Aweaselkid
Active Member
I've read a bunch if posts about white film, and think I have the same issue..
I just racked a batch of cider to secondary a few days ago, and just noticed this now..
I bought fresh-pressed cider from an orchard, used CY17 yeast and some nutrient. No campden tablets.
Primary went well for 3 weeks, racked to secondary. Was concerned about headspace, and was going to top off or use marbles, but haven't yet.
I tasted during transfer, and tasted good and fruity, nice and tart, nothing out of the ordinary..
Upon seeing the film, I shook the carboy slightly as I didn't know what it was, and the film, which looked like shattered glass at first, broke up and coagulated. I'll put up some pics, albeit, they aren't the best.
I've read mixed reviews, but am optimistic as it's only been in secondary for 3 days. May not be able to do anything about it for 2 more.
I have a few options:
Can rack into individual 1 gallon jugs, which I have several of.
Or rack into a primary bucket, as I don't have an open fermenter.
I realize headspace is likely the issue here, but I don't think I have enough marbles to completely top off, and am weary of using store bought juice, but that might be a better option.
Thoughts?
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I just racked a batch of cider to secondary a few days ago, and just noticed this now..
I bought fresh-pressed cider from an orchard, used CY17 yeast and some nutrient. No campden tablets.
Primary went well for 3 weeks, racked to secondary. Was concerned about headspace, and was going to top off or use marbles, but haven't yet.
I tasted during transfer, and tasted good and fruity, nice and tart, nothing out of the ordinary..
Upon seeing the film, I shook the carboy slightly as I didn't know what it was, and the film, which looked like shattered glass at first, broke up and coagulated. I'll put up some pics, albeit, they aren't the best.
I've read mixed reviews, but am optimistic as it's only been in secondary for 3 days. May not be able to do anything about it for 2 more.
I have a few options:
Can rack into individual 1 gallon jugs, which I have several of.
Or rack into a primary bucket, as I don't have an open fermenter.
I realize headspace is likely the issue here, but I don't think I have enough marbles to completely top off, and am weary of using store bought juice, but that might be a better option.
Thoughts?
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