I've been lurking these forums for a bit and I've started my first extract brew about a week ago. This forum has been a life saver!
There was a very aggressive fermentation within the first day or so, causing the airlock to clog and pop the lid! Not a big mess, fortunately. Next time I'll use a blow-off tube...
I'm planning on transferring it to the secondary in the next day or so, so I popped the lid and had a look inside. The lid and upper walls of the fermenter are caked in this green, foamy stuff. I assume this is SOMEWHAT normal. My question is, are there any "goodies" in that stuff, or is it best to leave it separated? I looks like a bunch of my hops are stuck up there, and I don't want to be missing out on that flavor.
Also, the beer smells very sweet and sugary. Is it possible that a lot of my yeast is also stuck up there and has not had a chance to ferment the sugar?
I'll try to post a pic later tonight if it's needed.
Thanks for the help!
Ryan
There was a very aggressive fermentation within the first day or so, causing the airlock to clog and pop the lid! Not a big mess, fortunately. Next time I'll use a blow-off tube...
I'm planning on transferring it to the secondary in the next day or so, so I popped the lid and had a look inside. The lid and upper walls of the fermenter are caked in this green, foamy stuff. I assume this is SOMEWHAT normal. My question is, are there any "goodies" in that stuff, or is it best to leave it separated? I looks like a bunch of my hops are stuck up there, and I don't want to be missing out on that flavor.
Also, the beer smells very sweet and sugary. Is it possible that a lot of my yeast is also stuck up there and has not had a chance to ferment the sugar?
I'll try to post a pic later tonight if it's needed.
Thanks for the help!
Ryan