Oily film on extract brew at end of primary

[Judgey]

Let’s call it Galacticale!


3kg Breiss CBW Pale Ale

250g Crystal Malt (50) steeped in 3lt for 30mins @75c

1ltr Sparge @ 65 deg

20g Super Pride @ 45mins

15g Galaxy @ 10mins

20g Galaxy @ F0

Top up with filtered water to 15lt and chill cube to 18c

Top up to 21lt

15g Morgans American Ale yeast rehydrated

OG 1043




Day 6 dry hop with 30g of Galaxy to preserve as much aroma as possible... there’s a clear oil slick looking film on top ... Gravity is now at 1012 and it tastes brilliant and hoping this is just hop oil but I am concerned. I’m not game to open again for a photo. Any feedback welcome.

 

[philjohnwilliams]

I have noticed the same oily film on some of my hoppier beers. I assumed it was hop oil, and none of the batches I saw this on showed any sign of infection. There is no guarantee that that the beer isn't infected, but I think if the beer tastes fine you are probably okay.

 

[GFHomebrew]

must be an Aussie homebrewer eh?
id say shell be right mate dont sweat it....
just my 2c