Should I remove yeast scum during ferment?

[pbm]

Hi folks

I'm new here and currently into my 3rd kit brew. I've noticed on all 3 occasions that I get a lot of 'scum'/yeast deposit on the underside of the lid of my fermenting bin and also on the edges at the top of the brew. Should I remove this in case it affects the flavour? I've been wiping it off with kitchen paper but wonder if that could introduce bacteria - any pointers?

Cheers,
Paul

[staplefordbill]

Nah, don't bother. It's called trub and is harmless. It sticks fast to the fermenter so won't end up in your beer.

[jimp2003]

Yeah leave it alone. You are right to worry about introducing infection if you keep interfering with the brew.

And welcome to the forum! - How have your brews turned out so far?

Jim

[pbm]

Thanks chaps. I need to learn to leave things alone! It's too tempting to keep cracking the lid and having a poke!

My first two brews were Coopers Mexican Cerveza and turned out better than I expected. Current one is a Muntons Yorkshire Bitter with 500g Light spray malt, 250 Medium spray malt, 250g Dextrose with added hops (fuggles in tea form and goldings, dry-hopped). I have high hopes for it and will be bottling in a few days time.

Cheers,
Paul

[staplefordbill]

I see you're tinkering with the kits. You're an all-grain brewer in the making.

[jimp2003]

That Bitter sounds good Paul let us know how that turns out.