Batches that have had this are different NEIPA, a pale ale, and a light lager.
I use tap water from the city. Same water my entire club uses. It's best of darker beers but with slightly adjustments it's just fine for lighter styles. I used to test ph every batch but beersmith was a really good...
To me it's akin to being bitter but harsh/ unrefined. It lingers too but not in the good way a IPA normally would. It seems it get worse the longer it's on your pallet. Wife thinks it tasted like vegetables, which given it's a NEIPA is very wrong. It completely masks any fruitiness to the beer...
At this point I'll try replacing the cold side hoses. And make sure I give the quick connects a good cleaning.
I do split the batch into 2 kegs, 4 gal each. I havent even tried the other keg yet. It's possible it could still be the keg too. The keg I havent tried is brand new too so if it still...
Whoa hold the phone. Hot side infection? I thought it's impossible to have a hot side infection. Even if the bug is there it still hits boiling wort before leaving the kettle?
I did dissemble my ball valve leaving the kettle and gave it a good cleaning for this batch.
However, I have 2 very...
I ran it for 20min before chilling. It's also a coil. If it's dirty though it's possible it didnt sanitize properly though correct? You cant sanitize what's not clean.