White layer = infection?

brewtalk · Apr 14, 2013

I brewed a 5 gallon batch of a simple pale ale with 2-row pale malt as the base grain with 2 lbs or so of specialty grain. I used 1056 Wyeast American Ale Yeast. I brewed about 10 days ago and now see a thin white film in my primary, photo attached. I Haven't seen this before, just wondering if anybody had any ideas? Soem process I have used with 6 batches with no problem.

Thanks for taking a look.

lowtones84 · Apr 14, 2013

I can't tell completely from the picture, but I'm 99% sure that it's just co2 bubbles and/or yeast settling out. A lot of beers look like this if you catch it at the right time. I bet you're good to go! :mug:

JFMBearcat · Apr 14, 2013

Nope. Just leftover yeast.

unionrdr · Apr 14, 2013

Yup. Looks like leftover krausen with yeast floaters to me.... :mug:

monkeymootj · Apr 14, 2013

I agree with the previous posts. Looks fine.

brewtalk · Apr 14, 2013

Hi all,

Thanks for the quick feedback. Ill keep an eye on it but your expertise is much appreciated.

Sorry for another infection thread; I couldn't find the long infection thread in the app.

Cheers!

harrymanback92 · Apr 14, 2013

Garuntee you're gonna crack open a bottle of this a few weeks from now and have delicious beer.

ButcherBoy · Apr 14, 2013

I had a batch that looked just like that a couple of weeks ago, the little floaters never settled. I just siphoned out from under them, they stuck to the sides of the fermenter as it emptied. It's not really ready to drink yet, but so far it is turning out to be one of my best. Looks like you have a winner to me.

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