Possible Infection (pic) Need opinions

[smmcdermott]

Alright, so I brewed up a Scottish 80 on Sunday and put it in a bucket, first time using a bucket instead of glass carboy. Everything went fine on the brewday and pitched the rehydrated safale S-33 at 70 degrees or so. Anyway, looked in the bucket today and saw this:



So is this normal. I normally ferment in glass, and have never seen particles like this. It is brown in color, in case the picture is not good. Oh, and I use a mesh screen to get out as much of the hops as possible.

The beer smells and tastes like beer, perhaps a little off, but not bad. This is my first Scottish, so not sure what I am looking for. I am leaving for the weekend so if i am going to do anything, has to happen soon. Thanks for your input!!!

 

[itsme6582]

That looks like yeast to me. Put the lid back on and forget about it for a few more days and rack or forget about it for a couple of weeks and bottle.

 

[jmo88]

It's fine. Looks like yeast. Give her a little shake and it should drop

 

[Gildog]

theres nothing wrong with that beer. thats pretty much how it should look.

 

[scrambledegg81]

Normal trub floating about.

 

[Revvy]

Normal Yeast. Looks like the "krausen kurdel" variety. Relax

 

[smmcdermott]

awesome. Sorry, just got little nervous. I have not had an infection yet (and hoping to never have one) and just wanted to re-insure myself. Can someone help me understand what a Scottish 80 should taste like? I have never had one and was just wondering what I am shooting for. Thanks again!!!

 

[JesseRC]

When I was first starting out, I was always so worried about infections, which kept me from opening up the fermenter for fear of letting in some nasties. Its amazing how many folks open their fermenter all the time just days after fermentation has started. I know you are anxious, but you'd really be surprised at how good your beer will taste by just leaving it alone for 3 weeks or more.