IPA a bit gloopy after primary??

[meanyeb]

I have a query about Coopers IPA. I have syphoned it into the king keg for secondary and tasted a tiny bit. Its very gloopy, so although it tastes like I think it should, the consistency is bit wrong. Is this normal for this stage, and can I expect more fluid beer after secondary/maturation in a few weeks? Cheers
Eamon

 

[Evan!]

It should never be goopy. Did you filter the wort through a screen funnel or strainer bag on the way from the kettle to the fermenter?

 

[Donasay]

did you dilute your wort, or are you trying to ferment syrup right out of the can?

This souldn't happen can you describe your steps in detail?

 

[meanyeb]

First ever batch Im afraid, followed the instructions, word for word, I may have over exagerated its gloopiness, but i feel it is a tiny bit thicker than over the counter beer. Mixed the malt extract in 2 litres of boiling water, added DME and Dextrose, topped it up to 5 gallon mark, added yeast, and waited 2 weeks. Hardly wanted to deviate too much fom the instructions for my first batch!

 

[david_42]

Homebrew does tend to have more mouth-feel than commercial beers. If it gets a stringy look to it, that would be a ropey bacterial infection.

 

[meanyeb]

hopefully not, we'll see in a few weeks, cheers anyway!!

 

[histo320]

don't worry about it, just wait. patience!

 

[tomheff]

I think the Coopers IPA says to fill up to 23 liters or 6 gallons.

 

[meanyeb]

It was filled to just shy of the 23 liter mark, I just quoted gallons above as I this is an American forum, and on further sampling of the beer, I believe now I may have just paranoid. Watch this space in a few weeks!