spoon accident

[brewboy04]

Hi ,
i was cropping yeast and dropped the spoon in the primary fermenter. the ferm time was 72 hours. i transfer to a new fermentation vessel. the S.G was a at 1.020 down form 1.066. will this be ok?

 

[MuddyCreek]

Was your spoon sanitized before you scooped and dropped it?

If so, I expect you'll be ok. If not, you're probably still alright. Based on your gravity readings you are looking at a pretty decent ABV volume and that will likely help kill any sea-beasties. So, in terms of downright infection you're probably fine. As far as potential minor off-flavors, maybe somebody with a really really good palate could detect something.

If it isn't, you will have learned something awesome! Always sanitize before you dip stuff into the yeast. The worry alone may have been enough to have passed that along. It's a Win/Win!

 

[yeastylad]

You should wait until active fermentation subsides before you dry-spoon a beer, otherwise you'll lose a lot of those delicate spoon flavors and aromas, and I can't say I've ever dry-spooned a beer before, but I reckon you'll be fine as long as it was fairly clean/sanitized.

 

[TheHappyHopper]

If I didn't know better, I'd say your beer is going to be forked up.




But I do know better, so I know you will be fine.

 

[brewboy04]

i sterilised the spoon end but not the handle, i will know next time. i transferd it to a seconder y....time will tell!

 

[azazel1024]

You should wait until active fermentation subsides before you dry-spoon a beer, otherwise you'll lose a lot of those delicate spoon flavors and aromas, and I can't say I've ever dry-spooned a beer before, but I reckon you'll be fine as long as it was fairly clean/sanitized.

You haven't? Cold nights I dry spoon my beer all the time. Helps me stay warm.

 

[MuddyCreek]

If you're using a Star-san sprayer, it's just best to spray the whole thing and your hand as well for good measure. You can always wash your hand afterward.

Peace of mind.

Anyway, I really think you'll be fine. Your numbers suggest you have enough alcohol in there to deal with anything that "may" have been on the spoon. There is the possibility of off-flavors but it would probably take somebody with an amazing palate or a disgusting spoon to pick those up.

 

[MuddyCreek]

Cold nights I dry spoon my beer all the time. Helps me stay warm.

photos in the boneyard or it never happened!

 

[MrFancyPlants]

You haven't? Cold nights I dry spoon my beer all the time. Helps me stay warm.

My wife thought I said that I "dry-humped" my beer.

 

[PlexVector]

You have now earned the privilege of posting to the following thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=527228

And yes, it will be okay...maybe.

 

[whovous]

Delete

 

[whovous]

My wife thought I said that I "dry-humped" my beer.

Did you call her a liar?

 

[MrFancyPlants]

Did you call her a liar?

No, we just laughed. We do, however, have an open relationship when it comes to beverages.

 

[Arrheinous]

You should wait until active fermentation subsides before you dry-spoon a beer, otherwise you'll lose a lot of those delicate spoon flavors and aromas, and I can't say I've ever dry-spooned a beer before, but I reckon you'll be fine as long as it was fairly clean/sanitized.

The eternal debate: should one dry-spoon with aluminum or stainless?

 

[TheHappyHopper]

The eternal debate: should one dry-spoon with aluminum or stainless?

I have found that a wooden spoon can impart a nice barrel-aged quality to the beer. Just make sure to soak your wooden spoon in bourbon beforehand.

 

[whovous]

Soaking your head in bourbon has a still more dramatic effect.

 

[JonM]

Some say you shouldn't dry spoon for more than a week or you'll get spatula flavors. I just leave the dry spoon in the keg until it kicks and I've never had a problem.

 

[blizz81]

There is no spoon...

 

[slym2none]

If I didn't know better, I'd say your beer is going to be forked up.

I think stuff like that all the tine.

 

[PlexVector]

If you're using a Star-san sprayer, it's just best to spray the whole thing and your hand as well for good measure. You can always wash your hand afterward.
...

A date said that once!

 

[azazel1024]

Some say you shouldn't dry spoon for more than a week or you'll get spatula flavors. I just leave the dry spoon in the keg until it kicks and I've never had a problem.

However, if you want to save money though, instead of dry spooning and dry forking, you can just drop in a spork. Less to sanitize and less to worry about and it is pre-blended, so you don't have to worry if the spoon or fork aromas dominate, you have a nice melding of them.

However do NOT dry knife. The aroma is very sharp and it'll cut through any spoon or fork aroma you were attempting to impart.

 

[PlexVector]

Well, we've done it again...we'll probably have to move this thread to a different forum:

I'm just not sure if it would be "General Techniques" or "Equipment/Sanitation".

 

[Arrheinous]

However, if you want to save money though, instead of dry spooning and dry forking, you can just drop in a spork. Less to sanitize and less to worry about and it is pre-blended, so you don't have to worry if the spoon or fork aromas dominate, you have a nice melding of them.

However do NOT dry knife. The aroma is very sharp and it'll cut through any spoon or fork aroma you were attempting to impart.

Dry knifing has never really cut it for me.

And sporks are convenient but give a pretty one-dimensional contribution. Using a spoon and fork is still traditional, especially when the fork is dropped to the left and the spoon to the right.

Also, make sure to weigh down the white plastic spoons and forks so they don't float.

 

[theseeker4]

Dry knifing has never really cut it for me.

And sporks are convenient but give a pretty one-dimensional contribution. Using a spoon and fork is still traditional, especially when the fork is dropped to the left and the spoon to the right.

Also, make sure to weigh down the white plastic spoons and forks so they don't float.

White plastic spoons and forks aren't REAL silverware. I only use sterling silver in my beers. Anyone who uses anything less isn't making real beer, and can't call themselves a real home brewer!

 

[Arrheinous]

Plenty of award-winning beers have been made with plastic spoons and forks.

 

[azazel1024]

White plastic spoons and forks aren't REAL silverware. I only use sterling silver in my beers. Anyone who uses anything less isn't making real beer, and can't call themselves a real home brewer!

Plastic is also hard to keep clean, as any scratches will harbor bacteria.

Now, if you are going for a sour they might be good. However, I prefer wooden cutlery for my dry utensiling needs. A nice soak in some bourbon to clean it and drop it right in. Or, if going for sours, use them unsanitized.