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Well I think I may finally have gotten an infection. I'm not sure though as I have never had one (thankfully) before. I made a festa cream ale just to up my stocks. Was left in the primary a tad to long but I have done this before and all was well. This brew never really took off that well and after a week was at 1030. I added another yeast and its been sitting for about 2-3 weeks. Opened er up today to a white film on top and it was down to 1020. I have never seen this film before in 15 years of brewing. Smelled a little off but I'm not a huge fan of festa. I have a pic but my phone is not cooperating. Filled keg anyway but I have a feeling it will be dumped

I can feel your pain. Doesn't sound good for salavaging this beer.

Don't pour it down the drain yet! Can you describe the white film?

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How does it taste? If it still tastes decent, get it on tap quickly, keep it cold and drink away! That's what I'd do at least.

It almost looks like hardened grease\oil. If you skim the top does it return?

Looks like a pelicle, either follow jeffsmith's advice or age it for a a year or two and you might be surprised. Be careful with any gear (mostly plastic) that becomes in contact with that beer since small micro-scratches can harbour bacteria and or wild yeast.

I'm with Jeff and Adam. Just make sure to clean the shit out of everything when your done, maybe twice. When I have had issues I dispose in another room.

Sandy

Tastes a bit off but will attempt to drink quickly lol. Thanks guys

spuds wrote:Tastes a bit off but will attempt to drink quickly lol. Thanks guys

Tough job huh?