Brigalow Ginger Beer kit - has "scum" in bottle

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rd_taylor
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Brigalow Ginger Beer kit - has "scum" in bottle

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Hi!

I recently made a Brigalow Ginger Beer kit as per the instructions - didn't add anything extra.

I bottled it into brand new PET bottles 5 days ago.

If I check the bottles, there seems to be a "scum" of some sort floating around near the top of the liquid. If I gently shake the bottle, these chunks come adrift, and float down toward the bottom of the bottle. There's nbopt a huge amount, just a few chunks...

It seems not all the bottles have this, but most do. I'm just wondering if this is an infection, or if this is normal with ginger beer.

Thanks
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Rob
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Chris
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Post by Chris »

The first thing you need to know is that the scum in your bottle is Brigalow... :)

Seriously though, it is probably just yeast, and I wouldn't be concerned about it.
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rd_taylor
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Post by rd_taylor »

So...I gather that Brigalow GB is a dirty word 'round here...

I bought it before I discovered this forum...anyways...if it turns out crap I'll dispose of it thoughtfully 8-)

Next time I'll buy one of the kits recommended hereabouts, and jazz it up with some of the recipe suggestions.

thanks
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Rob
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Lord Azrael
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It's good that someone brought it up, i have similar scum rings in my bottles that i did about a month ago. I thought it could have been a cleanin stuff up cause i tried using my dishwasher to clen the plastics (using seriliser rather than detergent of course)

They still taste fine so i didn't worry about it :P
I never said i didn't like kids, I just can't eat a whole one :D

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Chris
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Post by Chris »

Some people like Brigalow, most don't.

It should be fine to drink (it is still homebrew), but there are so many better options out there that are worth exploring.
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Brigalow is the only Ginger Beer they sell in my town :evil:...

Maybe i should open up a home brew shop :D
I never said i didn't like kids, I just can't eat a whole one :D

Az
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Post by Eureka »

It's just the yeast from the brew. I did a brigalow brew about 3 months ago and since then I ran out of bottles for one of my beer brews so the brigalow had to go!! :twisted:
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rd_taylor
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Post by rd_taylor »

Thanks for all your replies, people...
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Rob
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Re: Brigalow Ginger Beer kit - has "scum" in bottle

Post by TheWineBrewer »

Hey I got a great video showing how to make a Brigalow Ginger Beer Kit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZHLU6aiWo
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