Interesting seperation

[IllusionOfTime]

So, last evening, I did the partial mash recipie of BM's Oktoberfast.

Everything went well, however...prior to pitching, the carboy looked like this...

Any thoughts on what's going on there...??

 

[flyangler18]

I take it you didn't whirlpool and siphon? Break material precipitating out- nothing to worry about.

 

[IllusionOfTime]

I forgot to mention, I did whirlpool and avoid transferring most of the break material to the carboy when siphoning. I was able to cool very rapidly so the break material separated rather nicely so I know that I got the bulk of it out. I have faith that the beer will turn out fine, however, I was just intrigued about this separation. it was after a very short period of time as well.

 

[eschatz]

That's kinda funky for siphoning away from the break. That's only happened when I let the break in on a REALLY big beer. Whatever, pitch and relax. It'll be fine.

 

[DrinksWellWithOthers]

It'll be ok. Things like that usually tend to turn out alright. Somtimes I've noticed my beer becomes layered in the fermenter. It's kind of weird looking but disappears over time.

 

[IllusionOfTime]

Yea, it was definitely weird, but I just went with it. It was like 3am when I wwas done and cleaned up and took that picture, so i wasn't all that worried at the time. I didn't pitch right away because my starter wasn't really going yet, so I will pitch tonight when I get home.