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Old 05-11-2008, 06:56 AM   #1
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Default OMG...what the hell is that smell?

Ok, just went in and checked on my second all grain brew in the fermenter and was hit with a wall of sulfur-dino-fart-smelling gas . This is only my 5th batch, and my 2nd all grain but the first four smelled pleasantly like peaches or pineapples during fermentation. Is this normal???

I'm using the Wyeast 1010 American Wheat yeast this time, my previous batches were the 1056 American Ale. I'm still fermenting at the same temperature; a bit below 70F. Fermentation has also been a bit more "explosive" than my previous beers. I've always utilized a blowoff tube, but this is the first time I've needed one...it's going off like a volcano of angry buffalo farts! Good thing my fermentation fridge is in the garage!


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Old 05-11-2008, 07:41 AM   #2
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Well there's your problem, it's the wheat beer yeast! It's notorious for causing all kinds of aromatic wonders, the likes haven't been seen and smelt since the Taco Bell eating contest of 1997. It's normal, don't worry about it.

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That's good news...it seems to be a very healthy fermentation, I just hope that smell will not get into the bottle! And I'm very happy to be an "official" supporter of HBT. Actually, I wandered into Jesters thread...you know the one? Best money spent ever!


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