Please confirm my theory

Michael357 · Sep 17, 2014

Ok, On 9/15, I posted this first pic asking if this is an infection. Tonight, I bottled this Robust Porter. This is how it looks now, 2nd pic (the white in the bottom right corner is the ceiling light reflecting). My theory is that the white stuff in the first pic is co2 bubbles, and since i opened the bucket two days ago the co2 was released. Which is why they aren't there now. I'm just guessing, so will a experienced brewer confirm my theory or correct me if i'm wrong. Thank you for your feedback.

tg123 · Sep 17, 2014

I think you're fine. Doesn't look like an infection to me.

myndflyte · Sep 17, 2014

I agree, it doesn't look like an infection to me. Just looks like trub.

freisste · Sep 17, 2014

I remember seeing your original and didn't think it was an infection then. I still think you're good.

myndflyte · Sep 17, 2014

Plus the best judge of an infection is taste. If it tastes ok, then you're good to go.

Michael357 · Sep 17, 2014

Thanks for the feedback. It smells and tastes really good. I couldn't taste any hints of off flavors.

BlackGoat · Sep 18, 2014

another vote for "looks fine to me". Just hop particles and other stuff still floating. If you give the fermenter some gentle taps to agitate the beer (no splashing) you can probably make most of it sink to the bottom. Cold crashing would take care of it too.