JuanKenobi
Well-Known Member
I made a starter earlier tonight and ran into something I've never seen before. After the initial foam settled down and the boil was stable, the remaining foam turned to a charcoally color and some similar colored gunk (similar to hop pellet residue but drier) got stuck on the sides of the pot above the boil line and on my stirring spoon. When I wiped some of it off with a paper towel it looked almost like ash. I'm not really worried about it since it's just a starter. If it's obviously ruined I won't pitch it. Just wondering if anyone had seen anything like that before.
Nothing but DME and water in the boil. I did add yeast nutrient for the first time, but the dark foam happened before I added it. Any ideas?
Nothing but DME and water in the boil. I did add yeast nutrient for the first time, but the dark foam happened before I added it. Any ideas?