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Grey layer in my homebrew?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by millerracing2, Apr 21, 2015.

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  1. millerracing2

    millerracing2 Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2015 Oregon

    I just brewed my first batch and bottled it. Should be ready to drink but I noticed a greyish layer on the bottom of the bottles. I didn't filter anything and was just wondering if it's safe to drink? It smells good, when I open a bottle all of the carbonation is coming up from that grey layer. I don't know if it yeast or priming sugar
     
    #1 millerracing2, Apr 21, 2015
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,055) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    It's probably just yeast. If it's a very thick layer, consider waiting longer before bottling next time, or perhaps cold crashing before bottling.
     
    #2 VikeMan, Apr 21, 2015
  3. A2HB

    A2HB Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Michigan

    It's definitely yeasties that sunk to the bottom of your bottle, they're harmless, and actually drinking that stuff is good for your health believe it or not
     
    #3 A2HB, Apr 21, 2015
  4. CurtFromHershey

    CurtFromHershey Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2012 Minnesota

    They're not good for anyone you share a bed or elevator with, however.
     
    #4 CurtFromHershey, Apr 21, 2015
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  5. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,533) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I agree that it's yeast, but depending on how much car you exercised during the beer transfer into the bottling bucket, you could have some hops trub in the bottles too. But that's still not an issue as long as it's not excessive. The longer you store your bottles before drinking them, whatever the stuff is will begin to compact on the bottom of the bottle so that pouring off the beer will become easier.
     
    #5 PapaGoose03, Apr 21, 2015
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