So I made up a 5 gal. batch of a Light Lemon Ale, about 5 weeks ago, and just moved it to a keg two days ago. After one day of carbonating it (I know, I know way too early) I decided to take a little taste just to see how it was (my goal was a summer shandy like lemon beer) and it tasted like lemon dish soap with alcohol in it. My question is for those who have made lemon beers is: will it get better with carbonation or is my recipe flawed?
I zested and dried my own lemons and used 1 oz. during the last 10 min. of the boil and put 1 oz. in the secondary for 17 days. The rest of the recipe was a light ale from Midwest.
I know young beers don't tast nearly as good as a carbed beer, but it was nearly undrinkable. Any comments?
I zested and dried my own lemons and used 1 oz. during the last 10 min. of the boil and put 1 oz. in the secondary for 17 days. The rest of the recipe was a light ale from Midwest.
I know young beers don't tast nearly as good as a carbed beer, but it was nearly undrinkable. Any comments?