I was able to collect wild yeast during a cold Maine night 6 months ago. I used pilsner and unmalted wheat for a 5 gallon batch. It has been sitting in my fermenter 6 months now, ph is only 4.6, i did have active fermentation and yeast developed on top. I get somewhat of a fruit smell but also a medicinal taste/smell that is not to bad but not sure if that means the beer is bad. Fermentation has stopped, I tried moving the fermenter upstairs to warmer temps to hope to restart fermentation but no luck, it is sitting around 66 degrees. Will the medicinal smell go away? should I make a DME starter to see if i can kick off fermentation again? or just leave it? This is my first wild beer and hoping for some luck. I appreciate any help.
Rick from Maine.
Rick from Maine.