Tom

Upon closer inspection the stuff on the top had some black mold on it so I
dumped it.

I am not sure what happened with this batch. How long should I have left it
on the lees?

Thanks

Joe

"Tom S" > wrote in message
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> "Joe Ae" > wrote in message
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> > Tom
> >
> > Does this mean I left it too long and it is reverting back to water and
> CO2?
>
> Yes and no. You left it on the lees too long while it was actively
> fermenting, but it's still vinegar. _Smelly_ vinegar.
>
> > Should I dump it and start over or can I siphon it to get rid of the
> mother
> > sludge that has sunk?
>
> You _might_ get rid of the H2S by splash racking it or treating with
copper
> sulfate - if there's enough of it to be worth messing with.
>
> Tom S
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