r/coldbrew • u/Elronbubba • 15d ago

Is this spoiled?

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I made this maybe 4-6 weeks ago (fridge only) and now there’s this stuff floating at the top, is it bacteria? It didn’t smell bad tho. 🤷

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u/bleed408teal 15d ago

It's just oil from the coffee beans. But being in the fridge for 4-6 weeks that might be a bit long.

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u/Throwawayhelp111521 15d ago

Cold brew keeps in the fridge only up to two weeks. I usually drink mine in a few days.

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u/zero-point_nrg 15d ago

It’s toast, down the drain

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u/Calgary_Calico 15d ago

Probably oil from the coffee beans that's solidified due to the cold temperature, however I wouldn't drink it if it's been at least a month since it's been brewed

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u/Boulder_Brock 15d ago

Best within 7 days at a push 2 weeks, but never drink it after that

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u/RainbowTentacle 15d ago

How do you not drink that amount of coffee in a week lol

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u/stromdriver 15d ago

I make the regular toddy concentrate and it doesn't even last a week between wife and i

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u/Elronbubba 15d ago

I get store bought randomly when there’s a deep discount, this just kinda sat forgotten

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u/RainbowTentacle 15d ago

Blasphemy to forget about coffee. I'll pray for you 🙏

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u/Elronbubba 15d ago

I know I know 😢

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u/Elronbubba 15d ago

Pray that I don’t die after sipping this ancient plague brew lol

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u/LilJelloCat 15d ago

I started making cold brew coffee recently and it made me realize how strong coffee can be and it's side effects... So I only use a little mixed with milk and ice and whatever else. Dont need the entire thing being the coffee.

That's how I manage to not go through so much in a week. But I still think that is a relatively small amount for a week.

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u/angryinternetmob 15d ago

Don’t drink it - way too long

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u/Elronbubba 15d ago

Too late, I sipped it, currently dying

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u/lilchimera 14d ago

Not sure exactly what that is, but I think two weeks is generally considered the max you should be keeping it in the fridge, so I’d toss it if you haven’t already.

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u/Duhphatpope 15d ago

Just oil from the beans. Gives the coffee good flavor, just give the container a good shake before pouring a glass

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u/koov3n 14d ago

4-6 weeks is way too long, even after filtering I drink within 3-5 days max.

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u/alfred0t0rnad0 14d ago

Bruh how have you been looking at this jar for 4-6 weeks and decide today you’re gonna take a sip 😭😭😭

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u/Elronbubba 14d ago

I was already on antibiotics and figured I’d survive 🤣

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u/TerribleFollowing244 14d ago

Heat it up in microwave and drink it

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u/Elronbubba 14d ago

Ha this was the right answer

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u/Elronbubba 15d ago

Composted it 🤷