Hi all,
OK. I am on my second batch: an Alpha King extract clone. All went well when I took my gravity after 2 weeks in the primary. I hit my mark. I tasted the sample and BOY it was good. I wasn't sure if I should rack to a secondary. I did a lot of reading and called a few friends. Secondary was recomened and I went for it. Now, 28 days from the day I brewed I added some dry hops and took a reading. FG didn't move so all seemed good. I swigged down my sample and I have bitterness that wasn't there before. I mean I had bitterness before but not to this degree. Everything was clean and sanatized when I racked. The only thing I can think of is my ambient temperature went from about 64 to 70 over the last two weeks. What could have caused this bitterness to raise? Will this bitterness subside? Will it be more bitter after I carbonate with co2? Am I a worry wort? (No pun.... well kind of). I just don't want it to be too bitter. Any thoughts help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
OK. I am on my second batch: an Alpha King extract clone. All went well when I took my gravity after 2 weeks in the primary. I hit my mark. I tasted the sample and BOY it was good. I wasn't sure if I should rack to a secondary. I did a lot of reading and called a few friends. Secondary was recomened and I went for it. Now, 28 days from the day I brewed I added some dry hops and took a reading. FG didn't move so all seemed good. I swigged down my sample and I have bitterness that wasn't there before. I mean I had bitterness before but not to this degree. Everything was clean and sanatized when I racked. The only thing I can think of is my ambient temperature went from about 64 to 70 over the last two weeks. What could have caused this bitterness to raise? Will this bitterness subside? Will it be more bitter after I carbonate with co2? Am I a worry wort? (No pun.... well kind of). I just don't want it to be too bitter. Any thoughts help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!