Hi,
I made a starter 4 days ago using White Labs WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast, let it do its thing for just over 24 hours and then put it in the fridge for about 3 days to let it cold crash.
The first thing I thought was strange is that the yeast wasn't really flocculating out like I had hoped it would (wasn't going clear on top). Then I decided to try some today to make sure it wasn't infected or anything, and the smell and taste is kind of sour and like vinegar. I wasn't expecting the taste to be pleasant but I didn't really expect it to be like that. There's some white bubbles up the top of the starter vessel too, which I found slightly concerning but I don't know if it looks like an infection. I've included some pictures so you see what I mean.
This is my first time making a starter and just used a sanitised plastic bottle with some sanitised tinfoil over the top because I was doing it on the cheap. I was planning on brewing tomorrow but I'm thinking of holding off now and perhaps dumping this starter if it's infected. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I made a starter 4 days ago using White Labs WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast, let it do its thing for just over 24 hours and then put it in the fridge for about 3 days to let it cold crash.
The first thing I thought was strange is that the yeast wasn't really flocculating out like I had hoped it would (wasn't going clear on top). Then I decided to try some today to make sure it wasn't infected or anything, and the smell and taste is kind of sour and like vinegar. I wasn't expecting the taste to be pleasant but I didn't really expect it to be like that. There's some white bubbles up the top of the starter vessel too, which I found slightly concerning but I don't know if it looks like an infection. I've included some pictures so you see what I mean.
This is my first time making a starter and just used a sanitised plastic bottle with some sanitised tinfoil over the top because I was doing it on the cheap. I was planning on brewing tomorrow but I'm thinking of holding off now and perhaps dumping this starter if it's infected. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks