homebrewdad
Well-Known Member
Been doing the brewing thing for a little over a year now. They haven't all been superb, but they've all been pretty to very good.
Last night, I cracked open a bottle of my big Irish red. This has been a great batch - perfectly carbed, great flavor, great color. I have been very proud of it.
Only, this bottle was the opposite of great. I got some slow foam over when I uncapped it, and immediately started thinking "gusher". It took me three pours to get it all in the glass due to the high foam.
I was hoping that this would just be overcarbonation, but alas, this was not to be. The first taste was terribly bitter, with a harsh, almost chemical, aftertaste.
I let it sit for a few minutes and tried another sip... as bad or worse. I sadly poured out the rest of the glass.
Since the others have been so very good, I'm hoping this was a one off fluke.
Last night, I cracked open a bottle of my big Irish red. This has been a great batch - perfectly carbed, great flavor, great color. I have been very proud of it.
Only, this bottle was the opposite of great. I got some slow foam over when I uncapped it, and immediately started thinking "gusher". It took me three pours to get it all in the glass due to the high foam.
I was hoping that this would just be overcarbonation, but alas, this was not to be. The first taste was terribly bitter, with a harsh, almost chemical, aftertaste.
I let it sit for a few minutes and tried another sip... as bad or worse. I sadly poured out the rest of the glass.
Since the others have been so very good, I'm hoping this was a one off fluke.