Infected??

[Bucefalus]

Hello,

I have been brewing for 1 year now and for the first time I think I have an infection. I brewed a Pale Ale and fermented it with California Ale. I wanted to ferment for a long time to see what difference if any could be tasted. Unfortunately I used rum to seal the airlock which over time evaporated and let air in. I noticed a weird looking layer only on top. Is it safe to drink???? Attached is a pic. I appreciate all responds.

 

[Runyanka]

Looks like the yeast hasn't fallen yet. It is always safe to drink, but does it taste good?

 

[Sideways]

Is it safe to drink????

I'm no expert but this question has been asked a lot and the respond is always yes, it is safe to drink, even if infected. That being said, it looks normal to me.

 

[jperry]

Thats what my fermenting beer looks like when I dry hop. did you dry hop?

 

[Bucefalus]

I used liquid yeast and stirred the wort. It fermented for about 7 weeks. I haven't tasted it, for fear of getting sick. The smell is not what I'm used to but its not a bad smell.

 

[2lflat4]

The true test is to taste it.

 

[Bucefalus]

No dry hop

 

[sloose]

looks like a krausen that hasnt fallen

 

[Bucefalus]

I'll taste it and let you know how what I think about it.

 

[TromboneGuy]

I've had several really good beers look like that when they're done.

 

[ktblunden]

I used liquid yeast and stirred the wort. It fermented for about 7 weeks. I haven't tasted it, for fear of getting sick. The smell is not what I'm used to but its not a bad smell.

It will not make you sick. It looks fine. Check your gravity and make sure it's stable. Taste it and see how it is. It looks like yeast to me.

 

[Bucefalus]

I just tasted the beer. It was all good, thanks for all the replies. I would have hated throwing 5 gal away. =)