Moonshine Q&A - What is a Lacto Infection

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Lactobacillus can create lactic acid and give off some good flavors in your moonshine mash. Do not worry if your mash gets a little fuzzy, it is usually a good sign, and will make good liquor.
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[@sta39cee]

Thanks for the info. I got worried until I saw this video.

[@weldonsnow8125]

I just ran a batch looked exactly the same put it on oak @140 gonna wait a couple months and proof it down and try it... It did exactly like you said . Smelled like vomit ,left it another week smelled fruity and sweet. Thanks for the informative vids. Shine on!

[@jackpualder1522]

I once got an infection from lickher

[@philbillymoonshine7356]

lol me too, and a beard full of crabs.

[@wayneholmes9081]

literally today I had this, I was going to dump it, thanks and unbelievable timing!

[@AbelMasonic]

The thick stuff was Pedro. You could use Brett yeast to break it down.

[@notorious_b.i.g]

You guys should make candy corn wine/moonshine in your next video

[@clinttorris4085]

In some places lactose infections are prevalent. Other places are hard to get a lactose started since it's a naturally occurring infection. If you get one and you like the flavor, save back a few jars off the top of your mash and add it to your next mash. First 3-7 days it will stink like vomit but then it turns fruiting.😉 Your mash may even begin to smell like wine. I've been lucky and have had a going Lactos for about 10 years or more. But personally I wouldn't ever run a mash that has a black infection growing in it and smells like dog shit.🤮

[@redneckcampprosea-doo9160]

Thanks man

[@UrbanHillbillyVideos]

i just dumped 10 gallons of mixed fruit mash because of that........ THANKS for the vid

[@0U812.]

Still here~ I’ve shared your content w my son and he is super interested for future Endeavour… Hope you’re all well! Happy New Year❤

[@danielblackwell9307]

I like see more videos on that pickle jar still I seen awhile back

[@allenhilley]

I got some blue hops corn did that

[@danieljones6638]

I think it was because i waited an extra day before pitching yeast maybe a day and a half. I ran anyway and each batch tutned out terrible. I wouldnt even try to flavor it.

[@timchapman6702]

Oh yeah I found this out last summer.

[@scottturczynski6684]

Will the lacto bubble like crazy... Just like the yeast... I have the same thing... Just not sure if im still making alcohol or if the lacto is just doing its thing?

[@normalizedaudio2481]

I have seen that some. I use a SCOBY.

[@danieljones6638]

I had that happen 3 times and it was disgusting every time.

[@SkinnyPete.]

I’ve had a lacto in a Wapsi Valley, 2 row malted barley give off a grape aroma and flavor.

[@tarheelshine4]

I wish I would have seen this before I just threw out 60 gallons of mash

[@ronfugate5859]

Add a cup of yogurt for a day before yeast

[@clinttorris4085]

Yogurt has a different lactose bacteria. It doesn't work but it doesn't hurt anything. Lots of people have tried using it. You can order lactose inoculations online. Some give a super fruity character, some are specificity for rums. Good luck! 😉

[@jackpualder1522]

Missing the drunken garage livestreams GFYM

[@philbillymoonshine7356]

Me too, i had to settle down a bunch because of this damn A Fib. I will hopefully get back to it one day i sure do miss getting super drunk. Now i just get to sip on it like a damn lady.

[@jackpualder1522]

Been slowing down myself as I get older. Now I'm Jack six pack...or 7 but I could still tie one on if forced too LOL@@philbillymoonshine7356

[@matthewstoner765]

Will it happen in backset ?