Small bug in starter

[MG1602]

I am brewing today, so pulled my starter from fridge and recognized a small gnat, I think.
I am wondering if the pH, alcohol creation, and yeast multiplication dominating the population
makes this starter salvageable.

 

[wilserbrewer]

From what little I now, a gnat is like a fruit fly and is bad! I would toss it and pitch dry yeast if available. But on the other hand, It will make beer and likely take a long time for a potential infection to appear if kept cold after fermentation is complete. Sorry, but I can't tell you what you want to hear...that is "oh don't worry, It'll be fine".

 

[BigRob]

They tend to harbor Acetobacter, so I personally wouldn't risk it.

 

[Grossy]

You said you have a fly in your starter? Whats he doing?

 

[StinkyVp]

You said you have a fly in your starter? Whats he doing?

The backstroke!!