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[moosebrew]

So I poped the top on my Grape ale yesterday to check the gravity and this is what I found. I'm not sure exactly what it is. It may be a contamination of some sort, but I really don't know. It has the viscosity of a the cream layer on top of curdled milk. I tasted the beer, it tastes good still with no apparent flavor issues. It is sitting at a gravity of about 1.050. It is in secondary, I added 1gal of Grape syrup to the Belgian base when I transferred it from primary. The brew was at 1.022 at that transfer. Any one have any thoughts or comments? ?

[moosebrew]

I need a little help if anyone would care to give some advice. Check out @immoosbrews's Tweet:

[moosebrew]

Racking to secondary on top of the grape syrup. It tastes is good, just the right amount of bitterness you would expect from the combination of Warrior and Cascade hops. Sitting at about 4.4% ABV right now.

[moosebrew]

Potential for problems

So 24 hours after placing the Grape Red Belgian into I went to check on the bucket only to find that my air lock was lacking in water. In dismay I hurried and filled the air lock and waited. With great relief the bubbles began almost immediately.  Time will tell if any contamination was allowed in but I am hopeful at this point.

More to follow Moose

[moosebrew]

Again a little help from @Brewer's Friend goes along way. Here is what my Ale will be after primary fermentation. I plan on racking it on the the Grape Syrup in secondary to bring out the grape flavor and add a little bit more ABV.

[moosebrew]

Thanks to @Brewer's Friend I can show you all what my plan is for my upcoming Grape Ale.

[moosebrew]

Whole grapes removed, my syrup is tasting good! Next step in the Grape Ale experiment is buying the grains and preparing for brew day.

[moosebrew]

Grape syrup starting to take on some color.