Mould on inside of bung

[brewingham]

Im 3 weeks into a batch of JAOM. I decided to inspect it (for the first time) tonight to find a small amount of blue mould on the bung (around the outside of the bung, inside the fermenter). The mould didnt contact the mead as I ha an internal cap with a small hole in it. My question is. The bung is a natural cork one, did I need to boil it or was Campden enough?

I like to brew, what can I say, I'm Irish.

 

[MarshmallowBlue]

Not sure, you can always buy some of the rubber ones if you need a quick replacement (they're like a few bucks for the big (3-5 Gal carboy sized) ones, and even less for 1 gal sized ones.

either way, You're mead is probably fine, just rack off without taking/ touching any mold.

 

[brewingham]

I have a few rubber ones but didnt have as many and the ones I did have were tied up at the time. As for the mould ive washed an re-sterilised. Was unsure about racking at this early stage.

I like to brew, what can I say, I'm Irish.