If I had to guess at the issue I'm going to go with canned extract or ferm temps.
05 and 04 are fine yeasts when pitched correctly
I did a marris otter smash back to back. Once with NB's marris otter and once with some canned. NB's was a hit. Canned is disgusting and I still have like 30...
Check the gravity. Maybe your lid isn't airtight.
I had a beer that I used WLP041 on and in 2 weeks never saw a single bubble. Checked the gravity and it was right where I wanted it and the beer tasted fine
Do whatever you want. Mix it up and try a schedule you've never done before. Skip the 60 all together and do only late additions or an ounce at 60 and ounce at 0. I like to use 30 minute boils when 60 minute additions aren't necessary. I went with .5 at 30 .5 at 5 and an 1 at flameout. Maximize...
I like to do SMaSHs with marris otter. Its a true single malt extract but at the same time it has a complex taste. My favorite right now is 6.6 lbs with 2oz of galaxy
Got 2 on Sunday and did a side by side with my stout. My regular glass is a newcastle geordie schooner. It really does what it says. Smelled better, tasted better and maintained head all of the way to the bottom. I dont know if these were worth $10 a piece but they do make a difference
I started rinsing my glasses with starsan based on a post I saw somewhere and its had a tremendous effect on the head. Size, retention, and consistency all much improved over my usual hot water rinse
That was a liquor store??? Son of a *****. It said party supply so I just figured it was really big Party City with steamers and crap. I was right across the street the whole time
I was just there for a couple days but I spent most of my time in Newport.
They have one of the few Hofbrauhaus' in the country. I was not overwhelmed by the beer but the Dunkel picked up some interesting flavors as it warmed and the food was good...