Infected?

[user 4295]

Hey guys, was wondering if you could help me out? A friend of mine on an unrelated forum started into home brewing. He just sent me this pic of his first batch. I know everyone always thinks their batches are infected when everything is usually alright, but something doesn't look right, especially the white stuff around the edges. Please tell me what you guys think. Thanks in advance.

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[sfgoat]

Depends on how far in this batch it. The green is likely hops while the white you are referring to looks like possible krausen formation.

 

[cjgenever]

Tell him to stop playing with his bucket or it will be infected. If he wants to watch it he needs a carboy.

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[kh54s10]

Looks like co2 bubbles, yeast rafts and/or leftover krausen. Close it up for a couple of weeks.

 

[krackin]

Beer likes to be left alone.

 

[user 4295]

Thanks guys! He only opened it because it's been four weeks and he wanted to bottle it. He told me it looked like it had mold on it, so I asked for a pic. I told him it was definitely not mold, but I'd ask you guys what you thought. Thanks again!


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