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So, I've also had some IPAs that tasted like ground aspirin, and others that were quite balanced with a ton of hop flavor and aroma (in other words, great). IBUs are a useful tool, but the value can often be misleading. I just made up two test batches in BeerSmith, with the same grain bill and...

I read the Kalevala last year and have been interested in brewing sahti since then. I don't think I understand why it would be more susceptible to infection than any other beer. Because there aren't any hops? Thanks!

Did you notice any added booziness from 8 oz of vodka in the keg?

Yes, soy sauce flavor in the porter. I chalked it up to inferior extract.

I'm sorry if reviving this thread is inappropriate, I'm a fairly new homebrewer and although I've frequented this site a lot, I've never posted here before. I have experienced a meaty flavor in the two darkest beers that I've brewed (all 5 gal. batches, brewed at ~65 - 68 F, with reasonably...