Spontaneous fermentation

[Scrattajack]

Well, my cube of mild has clearly become bored of waiting for a free fermenter and taken matters into its own hands. The cube was more of a sphere when I found it.

I've no idea what it is causing the ferment but it's early days, the wort is still sweet and there are no off flavours at this point.

I could boil it and pitch a proper yeast. Any other ideas please?

 

[DavidDetroit]

Yeah, something got to it. I may be wrong but I like the idea of a re-boil sooner rather than later.

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

I agree with DD - it must have been infected by a wild yeast/bacteria

But your OG will be a bit out

 

[An Ankoù]

Well, my cube of mild has clearly become bored of waiting for a free fermenter and taken matters into its own hands. The cube was more of a sphere when I found it.

I've no idea what it is causing the ferment but it's early days, the wort is still sweet and there are no off flavours at this point.

I could boil it and pitch a proper yeast. Any other ideas please?

Blimey, How long has it been waiting in the cube?
I think I'd be inclined to make sure the cube can vent and let it do its thing. Risky, but what the hell. If it's been infected for a while it's going to taste funny anyway. But I think it's equally likely that it's a residue of old yeast in the cube that's got it ticking over.

 

[An Ankoù]

Spontaneous fermentation is much the same as parthenogenesis: a cover up for carelessness. Sorry Mary.

 

[Scrattajack]

Spontaneous fermentation is much the same as parthenogenesis: a cover up for carelessness. Sorry Mary.

That's stage 2 of the process. Probably a leak in the cube. Lid not tightened enough?

Blimey, How long has it been waiting in the cube?

4 weeks. Both fermenters plodding along in a leisurely manner. Won't be rushed.

 

[Scrattajack]

Thanks fellas, while I was curious what would happen if it fermented out, I'm out of mild so it's in for a boil. 15 minutes do it, you reckon?

 

[devexwarrior]

I blame 'spontaneous fermentation' when my buddy swears and opens the window

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

If it’s not too late, keep some and let it ferment out, you may have a gem. If so you can then use it to inoculate another batch.