This is the homebrewing knowledge that I never was told. I didn't know about pellicles, neither had I experienced one until someone showed me a picture of theirs today.
Same. Pellicles are very mysterious and not often discussed unless in the realm of sour beer product but many "is this infected" questions could be answered by understanding the pellicle.
Thanks for this video. I've been brewing for 6 years and got my first pellicle in my last batch in secondary. I obviously lost my mind lol. I broke the film, raked, bottled , and pasteurized. The taste of the brew was amazing so i was torn. I'm now happy I kept it.
I got my first known pellicle last week. I had been saving trub and making starters from the trub rather than buy a new packet of yeast each time, but 2+months in a jar in the fridge was long enough to pick something else up. The yeast was still healthy- only a few hours of lag and a vigorous fermentation, but something else got mixed in. I will continue save trub and recycle yeast, but in the future I will have to seal it better and give the samples an expiration date.
It is possible that something got into the mix but I've also seen some reports and small studies that suggest under the right circumstances sacc may produce a pellicle as well. I don't know how much evidence there really is to back that claim but i say that if it isn't turning out bad then keep on keeping on! Cheers!
@@LifeIsBrewtiful It's possible, but looking back my procedure for yeast-saving was way too sloppy. When I transferred to secondary to clean it up, it still smelled and tasted okay so I'm going to go ahead and bottle it. Then I'm going to thoroughly clean everything that touched it and bleach-soak ALMOST everything that touched it. (The Metal spring in the bottling wand excepted).
Thank you very much! I think that was my dragonfruit and mango gose or my strawberry milkshake sour. Both of which have their own videos on my channel if you are interested in checking em out. Cheers!
Great info, found out i got my first pellicle on a Raspberry Wheat when I opened the bucket to bottle it last night lol, so does that mean that whatever caused it is in the plastic now forever?
Thanks for the kind words! So the most common thought on this subject is that plastic is too porous to get truly sanatized after bacteria or wild yeast is introduced. I have seen some arguments that say otherwise BUT in my own experiance with plastic fermenters it hasnt gone very well trying to brew clean beers after a souring microbe has been introduced. SO its possible but I personally wouldnt risk it. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching, cheers!
@@LifeIsBrewtiful Thanks for the response! I filled my fermenter with 170 degree water and let it sit overnight with my racking cane and everything inside of it, I figured if 10 minutes or so will pasteurize stuff this just might do the trick.....guess I'l find out on my next brew lol
Please let me know how it turns out! I love collecting peoples anecdotal experiances with brewing! I think they can help break the commonly accepted narrative. Good luck on your next brew, cheers!
Jonathan Bunnett Hi Jonathan, I am just wondering how did you go with the attempted to clean the infected fermenter etc..? I am facing this problem right now
If it wasnt intentional you probably had some foreign contaminants of bacteria or yeasts and they can def wreck your intended flavor profile! Better luck next time friend. Cheers!
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This is the homebrewing knowledge that I never was told. I didn't know about pellicles, neither had I experienced one until someone showed me a picture of theirs today.
Same. Pellicles are very mysterious and not often discussed unless in the realm of sour beer product but many "is this infected" questions could be answered by understanding the pellicle.
Thanks for this video. I've been brewing for 6 years and got my first pellicle in my last batch in secondary. I obviously lost my mind lol. I broke the film, raked, bottled , and pasteurized. The taste of the brew was amazing so i was torn. I'm now happy I kept it.
All's well that ends well! I'm glad this video was helpful and I'm even happier your beer turned out well!
I got my first known pellicle last week. I had been saving trub and making starters from the trub rather than buy a new packet of yeast each time, but 2+months in a jar in the fridge was long enough to pick something else up. The yeast was still healthy- only a few hours of lag and a vigorous fermentation, but something else got mixed in.
I will continue save trub and recycle yeast, but in the future I will have to seal it better and give the samples an expiration date.
It is possible that something got into the mix but I've also seen some reports and small studies that suggest under the right circumstances sacc may produce a pellicle as well. I don't know how much evidence there really is to back that claim but i say that if it isn't turning out bad then keep on keeping on! Cheers!
@@LifeIsBrewtiful It's possible, but looking back my procedure for yeast-saving was way too sloppy.
When I transferred to secondary to clean it up, it still smelled and tasted okay so I'm going to go ahead and bottle it. Then I'm going to thoroughly clean everything that touched it and bleach-soak ALMOST everything that touched it. (The Metal spring in the bottling wand excepted).
This is a great video
Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks! This video is exactly what I needed! Great pictures. Currently making a Berliner Weisse and got some pellicle from frozen raspberries!
Awesome! Glad I could help in some small way. Remember don't panic but keep an eye on it. Cheers and happy brewing!
This was so informative
:D
Thank you so much! I hope it helps out in some way. Cheers!
Dude look at that beer! The color is amazing.
Thank you very much! I think that was my dragonfruit and mango gose or my strawberry milkshake sour. Both of which have their own videos on my channel if you are interested in checking em out. Cheers!
Thanks for this great info., Have a great day =)
Very educational video. Do you guys get Prairie in Germany?
Interesting video..... if I get a pellical I'd freak cause I don't make sours
Cheers Anthony
Great info, found out i got my first pellicle on a Raspberry Wheat when I opened the bucket to bottle it last night lol, so does that mean that whatever caused it is in the plastic now forever?
Thanks for the kind words! So the most common thought on this subject is that plastic is too porous to get truly sanatized after bacteria or wild yeast is introduced. I have seen some arguments that say otherwise BUT in my own experiance with plastic fermenters it hasnt gone very well trying to brew clean beers after a souring microbe has been introduced. SO its possible but I personally wouldnt risk it. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching, cheers!
@@LifeIsBrewtiful Thanks for the response! I filled my fermenter with 170 degree water and let it sit overnight with my racking cane and everything inside of it, I figured if 10 minutes or so will pasteurize stuff this just might do the trick.....guess I'l find out on my next brew lol
Please let me know how it turns out! I love collecting peoples anecdotal experiances with brewing! I think they can help break the commonly accepted narrative. Good luck on your next brew, cheers!
Jonathan Bunnett Hi Jonathan, I am just wondering how did you go with the attempted to clean the infected fermenter etc..? I am facing this problem right now
@@jasonung5308 I've had no problems with it at all, seems to have worked fine
Hi, I also experience pellicle on my beer and it really ruined the test of the beer as it is turn to be very sour.
If it wasnt intentional you probably had some foreign contaminants of bacteria or yeasts and they can def wreck your intended flavor profile! Better luck next time friend. Cheers!