WLP380 and odor during ferment

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WLP380 and odor during ferment

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I am making a starter with WLP380 and have noticed a very strong sulfer smell, is this common or is my starter contaminated???

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sulfur smell

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A lot of yeast produce sulfur during fermentation. It is nothing to worry about.
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