britton8323
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OK, My bro and I have brewed about 6 ales so far and each time we have a funky after taste. The only way i can explain it is to say its a slightly chlorine or metallic taste. We thought at first it was because we were using an aluminum brew pot but since we changed to stainless its STILL there. we sanitize with Star-San but we dont let it dry (we just shake off the water). Using all Stainless spoons for mixing. Use glass carboys for fermentation. umm... I do keep a lid on the pot to start the boil but remove the lid once boiling starts. using purified bottled water, not spring or distilled. I don't know. The only thing we do know is that whatever it is were consistent cause its been there everytime. does anyone have any advice or suggestions? I hate to say this but its not fun when it dont turn out right we must get to the bottom of this lest we be forced to drink chloriney brew forever. Oh and its there whether we bottle or keg. THANKS!