So bought a packet of this at my local HBS this week only because the guys there seem to think it could be PacMan or something very close. They are pretty smart dudes and I trust their opinions. I did a bit of digging and there is nothing that confirms this is in fact PacMan but I can't think...
No didn't dryhop. Guessing it was the PacMan bringing out the hops. It has mellowed out after a few days in the keg. I actually like it. Not Chainbreaker but still good. I'll see how the next batch comes out with the citra and 1214.
Ok so kegged this thing last night and tasted today finally. Let me start by saying holy f'n grapefruit. I **** you not when I say this thing tastes like straight grapefruit juice. I mean I'm going to drink it, it's by no means undrinkable, but I also like grapefruit juice. So with that said let...
Not sure how the sourness would play with the citrus in this one. I've never used the yeast but did some reading. The chainbreaker is a pretty clean tasting beer in my opinion. My first stab at this will be in the keg this weekend so I'll see how it turned out with the PacMan i pitched. Let me...
Looks good Bro. Only way you're gonna get an infection is bad sanitation or LEAVING THE LID OFF YOUR BUCKET TO TAKE PICTURES. Not usually a good idea. But seriously that looks great and as stated above you did pitch a bit too high. I usually go by whatever the ambient temp is in my house or...
So update on this, not sure if it's because I used Pacman or what but this thing is done fermenting today (5 days). I noticed yesterday I didn't have any activity in the airlock so took a gravity reading of 1.010 today. Gave it a taste and wow it is bitter. I'm really hoping that will subside...