hoboscratch
Active Member
So i'm pretty sure I just got my first infected batch. Opened my primary and I saw this greenish kinda bubbly scum floating on top. I stuck my head in and took a whiff and wow, my nostrils burned something fierce. Definitely a strong vinegar or even an alcohol-y smell.
Its a session APA that I made, 1.048-1.012, 40 IBU's, Pacman yeast that I reused. I racked to keg anyway (leaving the scum behind) and threw some co2 on it, since it tasted fine. I'm gonna try to just drink this one fast I think. After I hit it with some co2 and purged the o2 the stink coming out of the PRV reminded me of a lager stink.
I believe I can pinpoint my problem to one of four areas. Bucket (6 yrs old), hoses (equally as old), my new spigot did not get cleaned properly before I used it, or the yeast. Regardless, I'm done using spigots in my primary. I'm going to get either an unported bucket, use my 6 gal Better Bottle, or get a new glass carboy.
Anyway, I'll get some pics uploaded soon. I just have to get an app installed on my blackberry so I can post them to Picasa.
Its a session APA that I made, 1.048-1.012, 40 IBU's, Pacman yeast that I reused. I racked to keg anyway (leaving the scum behind) and threw some co2 on it, since it tasted fine. I'm gonna try to just drink this one fast I think. After I hit it with some co2 and purged the o2 the stink coming out of the PRV reminded me of a lager stink.
I believe I can pinpoint my problem to one of four areas. Bucket (6 yrs old), hoses (equally as old), my new spigot did not get cleaned properly before I used it, or the yeast. Regardless, I'm done using spigots in my primary. I'm going to get either an unported bucket, use my 6 gal Better Bottle, or get a new glass carboy.
Anyway, I'll get some pics uploaded soon. I just have to get an app installed on my blackberry so I can post them to Picasa.