is this batch ruined? mold?

[shotcaller88]

This is my fifth extract brew. It's a strawberry blonde. I used DME as that is all that was available at the time. I don't remember the yeast name, but it came in a vial. The general recipe is here: http://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/29831/strawberry-blonde-ale

I did use half of a whirlfloc tablet, which I have never used before?

It's been fermenting one week and I was ready to rack in onto the strawberries. I did notice a sour smell since fermentation began, from what I have read online, that shouldnt be a red flag.

Here's what I'm dealing with:

Thank you in advance!

 

[TheBrewingBear]

So you're one week after adding the yeast? If so, it looks like things are still in progress. I would wait until the yeast starts to drop out of suspension before racking on top of the strawberries.

 

[Calder]

Looks fine to me. Leave it alone, wait for the krausen to drop, then take a gravity sample, and finally, drink the sample .......... and then come back and tell us if you think you have a problem.

 

[Math0]

+1. Nothing to be done right now but waiting!

 

[shotcaller88]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at it closely after moving the carboy. The white was most definitely bubbles. The brownish rounded spots seemed normal and probably not mold. Before seeing the posts, I racked it onto the strawberries.
I was actually on day 9. I am a stickler for following recipes and didn't want to wait as I thought I was already two days past. The yeast was definitely still doing its thing, so I wish I would have waited as you guys suggested.
This is my first time doing a secondary fermentation. It definitely won't be my last as I really need to work on clarity.

 

[freisste]

This is my first time doing a secondary fermentation. It definitely won't be my last as I really need to work on clarity.

Secondary is totally your choice, but not necessary for clarity. A good, rolling boil along with quick cooling and reasonable patience are all I use to get very clear beer.

Glad your brew wasn't moldy.

 

[richlong8020]

Ya the looks normal. Wait for krausen to fall out and you should be good.


~RDWHAHB~

 

[Calder]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at it closely after moving the carboy. The white was most definitely bubbles. The brownish rounded spots seemed normal and probably not mold. Before seeing the posts, I racked it onto the strawberries.
I was actually on day 9. I am a stickler for following recipes and didn't want to wait as I thought I was already two days past. The yeast was definitely still doing its thing, so I wish I would have waited as you guys suggested.
This is my first time doing a secondary fermentation. It definitely won't be my last as I really need to work on clarity.

I'm sorry to have to say this, but following recipes is responsible for many poor decisions in brewing.

 

[shotcaller88]

I'm sorry to have to say this, but following recipes is responsible for many poor decisions in brewing.

I'm still a newbie, but I am learning! I will have to use this forum more often as you guys are very helpful. Thank you for all the replies.