Scorched DME in Starter? Urgent

Northern Brewer General
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This is the 6th starter, I have made them all the same way but this is the first time I have had this. Does this look like the DME got scorched? I didn’t see this before I pitched, but I wasn’t looking for it either. This was also on a stir plate all night, so I don’t think it is contaminated.

This is going in to a stout I am brewing today. Is this still usable? I always decant as much liquid as possible. Please give me some feedback as soon as possible so I can decide to brew today or not.

Thanks!

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In a starter this should turn out just fine. In a real batch of beer, it would probably ruin the batch – this has happened to me. But just in the starter, I think you will be okay.

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Thanks Dave. I’ll have to watch this closer in future starters. Appreciate your quick feedback. After the Packer game I’ll get to work.

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Go Pack! Just had to mention it since I’m in the same boat as you!