bobcatbrewer
Active Member
Hey guys I have posted on this before but I am beyond frustrated right now.
I have brewed a few batches now and all with the exception of one have had a unpleasant taste to them that really covers up the true flavors of the beer. I'm thinking that it is medicinal (The taste lingers in the front of my mouth and the back of my throat).
In the past I have used bleach with my equipment and have since discontinued the use of it, however, on this batch I purchased a new plastic fermenter and used star san to sanitize it. Sure enough, even though it is more subtle the problem is back and it is ruining my day.
My fermentation temps are around 70-75 and it has been in my primary for almost a week now. I'm wondering if I should dump it and move on but that would be the second one I have dumped this week, not sure if I could bring myself to do it.
Could it be my pot, wort chiller, or stainless strainer? Maybe my stainless stirring spoon?
I'm out of ideas and I really want to keep brewing but the frustration is killing me. Any help would be very appreciated, I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Also if you are in the Austin area let me know
I have brewed a few batches now and all with the exception of one have had a unpleasant taste to them that really covers up the true flavors of the beer. I'm thinking that it is medicinal (The taste lingers in the front of my mouth and the back of my throat).
In the past I have used bleach with my equipment and have since discontinued the use of it, however, on this batch I purchased a new plastic fermenter and used star san to sanitize it. Sure enough, even though it is more subtle the problem is back and it is ruining my day.
My fermentation temps are around 70-75 and it has been in my primary for almost a week now. I'm wondering if I should dump it and move on but that would be the second one I have dumped this week, not sure if I could bring myself to do it.
Could it be my pot, wort chiller, or stainless strainer? Maybe my stainless stirring spoon?
I'm out of ideas and I really want to keep brewing but the frustration is killing me. Any help would be very appreciated, I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Also if you are in the Austin area let me know