First Timer: Should I be concerned?

[mystiquero]

Hi folks,

I'm a complete novice and am just about to begin bottling my first batch of homebrew IPA (made with malted barley from the family arable farm in Scotland). Here's my question:

It's been seven days since fermentation has ended, my gravity readings are stable and I'm planning to start bottling in a few days time. However I've just noticed that my beer has developed a darker layer on its surface (see the attached photo). Is this a natural part of the clearing process or something I should be concerned with?

Many thanks for you assistance.

George

 

[crowcrow]

If it still smells and tastes good, I wouldn't worry at all.

 

[mystiquero]

If it still smells and tastes good, I wouldn't worry at all.

The smell and taste seems alright to me. I wasn't sure if it was an early sign of oxidisation or not. Thanks for putting my mind at ease!