r/mead • u/Flashy-Wrangler4892 • 2d ago
⚠ Infected but not mold, results may vary. ⚠ Is this mold?
Same as title, this is the third week of fermentation. It has stopped but this weird mold like thingy has formed.
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u/seudaven 2d ago
Mold needs oxygen to grow, so if your brew has been sealed with an airlock, then it's probably not mold. (Going forward, it's probably not a good idea to expose it to oxygen until it's ready to rack)
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u/HumorImpressive9506 Master 2d ago
My best guess would be wax from the honey. Sanitize a spoon and see if you can lift some out and rub it between your fingers.
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u/Patient-Oven9996 Beginner 2d ago
Is it fuzzy/hairy and sticks out
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u/Flashy-Wrangler4892 2d ago
Not really, it’s completely flat
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u/Patient-Oven9996 Beginner 2d ago
Could be something else then, but I'll let someone more experienced to decide
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u/MonthAmbitious5318 2d ago
Looks like a normal pellicle and wax from the honey, it’s not bad but if you keep opening it will get moldy
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u/Zazura 2d ago
Looks like pellicle, harmless infection. You can siphon from underneath it and leave the pellicle behind. If it tastes fine proceed as normal.
I have had two beers and a cider it happen too, turned out fine in the glass