r/cider • u/quarterlambchop • 1d ago

White film developed after fermentation. Any fixes?

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This white film has developed on the cider after fermentation finished. Is this pellicle?

Is it something I can try to fix? I have more apples I'm planning to juice tomorrow that I can add to top of the carboys to continue fermentation/reduce how much oxygen is there.

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u/dmtaylo2 1d ago

Ooh, that don't look right. Taste it. If it tastes good, add Campden / sulfite / Kmeta to kill the wild beasts then drink it before it grows back. If it tastes bad... dump.

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u/27thr0waway856 23h ago

Looks like just a film yeast to me, I think you you eliminate headspace you will be fine. The longer you leave it, the more likely it is to get a bit more funky, definitely not ruined or anything in my opinion.

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u/neurapathy 20h ago

Looks like a pellicle of lacto bacteria or kahm yeast.  When you open it, if it doesnt smell moldy or like vinegar, you should be good.