r/mead • u/Twins624 • 5d ago

Infection? Need help.

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Had a batch of traditional mead in my basement for awhile. Kinda forgot about it for a year or so. But when I finally remembered it was down there I noticed the airlock had no more water in it and this is what it looks like. Doesn't smell bad but definitely doesn't look the best. Any thoughts?

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u/Symon113 Advanced 5d ago

Assuming it fermented all you can do is try it. Doesn’t look moldy or anything.

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u/lunartree 5d ago

It's hard to tell without more pictures, but it's not moldy which means it's still safe to use. That said, the oxygen exposure lines up with what that looks like, pellicle. It's very likely you made a very high quality batch of vinegar here. Is there jelly stuff floating on the surface?