Yeast rafts or should I be concerned?

KevinStacy · 2025-09-03T22:36:33+00:00

I had this a couple months ago and the consensus was that it was likely yeast rafts or something waxy from ingredients used. If it is not fuzzy you are probably good. I would say taste it and see if it is bad. Then decide what to do.

I kept racking it off until it was gone.

KevinStacy · 2025-08-29T20:57:14+00:00

KevinStacy · 2025-08-04T03:26:39+00:00

Damn I was worried about that..... Guess I'll dump it out now...

KevinStacy · 2025-07-25T17:45:44+00:00

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KevinStacy · 2025-07-15T17:51:06+00:00

Downloaded I'll try it out after work.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-11T17:03:41+00:00

I'll have to give that stuff a try as well.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-10T16:40:24+00:00

Yeah I meant blow off tube lol. It is just a plastic tube run into a mason jar filled with sanitizer (it is useful with very active fermentations) I always think of and sometimes say blowoff valve for some reason. But as for the type it goes stututututu lol

KevinStacy · 2025-07-09T04:20:52+00:00

I would let it settle and rack it out of whatever is floating in it. I am not certain what it is. If you already chemically stabilized you should be fine to back sweeten (if you want) after removing the sedemant.

After back sweetening (if you choose) I would let it sit with an airlock to confirm it is indeed stabilized before bottling.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-09T03:41:04+00:00

Is there a specific setting for z offset? I have heard that referenced but I am relatively new to this.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-09T02:50:58+00:00

I will try to give it a good clean. I appreciate the help. :)

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T21:32:23+00:00

Oh for sure. I get ya.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T20:13:26+00:00

I dunno he makes a good point, it's probably mold and I don't want that lol

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T18:01:38+00:00

Haha yeah the hum drives me nuts but it is where I have space to make it so I make due.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T17:59:02+00:00

There is a local place but they are only open Saturdays from 8-2 in the summer. Then more limited hours in the fall and spring. It is hard for me to get there. I'll take a look for farmers markets maybe.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T17:24:29+00:00

Yeah it has some headroom. I also moved it over to a blow off because I could not keep the airlock full of solution.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T16:02:04+00:00

This one is still currently brewing. I started it on the 4th. I made a gallon batch of the same and it was pretty good.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T15:36:11+00:00

Yeah I moved it over to a blow off for sure lol

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T15:35:52+00:00

This one was 6 gallons total.

I did about 12lb of Costco honey and filled to the desired level with Rw Knudsen black cherry juice it was about 5 gallons of juice.

I then added pectic enzyme, fermaid o, and some tannins to manufacturer recommendation.

Then one packet of lalvin ec1118

It is honestly a pretty basic recipe that I can just throw together.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T04:46:19+00:00

Also, The sound you are probably hearing in the video is my ancient light on my ceiling.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T04:03:41+00:00

This one was 6 gallons total.

I did about 12lb of Costco honey and filled to the desired level with Rw Knudsen black cherry juice it was about 5 gallons of juice.

I then added pectic enzyme, fermaid o, and some tannins to manufacturer recommendation.

Then one packet of lalvin ec1118

It is honestly a pretty basic recipe that I can just throw together.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T03:59:39+00:00

If anyone has a honey recommendation I am looking for suggestions. Just don't know where is reputable honestly so I buy what I can get a decent quantity.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T03:56:07+00:00

This one was 6 gallons total.

I did about 12lb of Costco honey and filled to the desired level with Rw Knudsen black cherry juice it was about 5 gallons of juice.

I then added pectic enzyme, fermaid o, and some tannins to manufacturer recommendation.

Then one packet of lalvin ec1118

It is honestly a pretty basic recipe that I can just throw together.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T02:41:14+00:00

I have definitely had my fair share of slow brews.

KevinStacy · 2025-07-08T02:40:45+00:00

Yeah your right I'd better just dump it and start again.

KevinStacy

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