"So you're saying you may have an acidic residue that is being partially removed with each batch you brew?'
Im hoping thats it...I soaked my entire rig in PBW (ph 11.5) and then rinsed it heavily, filled with tap water and left overnight. It tests at 8.0, and a control sample (tap water in a clean glass) tests at 8.0 too...so its fair to say there is nothing acidic in my pot anymore. I am going to brew again tonight to see if I cant nut this out. If this doesnt fix it, im pretty sure its my sparging procedure thats causing me grief.
I considered the possibility that its my elec burners scorching wort but dismissed that. There is no evidence at all of scorching on the elements after a boil and no burnt flavours in the beer - even in pale, light lagers that I have made with this kit.
Brewzombie - your issue could be due to the ferment. Do you temp control your beers when fermenting or just pitch yeast and hope?
Im hoping thats it...I soaked my entire rig in PBW (ph 11.5) and then rinsed it heavily, filled with tap water and left overnight. It tests at 8.0, and a control sample (tap water in a clean glass) tests at 8.0 too...so its fair to say there is nothing acidic in my pot anymore. I am going to brew again tonight to see if I cant nut this out. If this doesnt fix it, im pretty sure its my sparging procedure thats causing me grief.
I considered the possibility that its my elec burners scorching wort but dismissed that. There is no evidence at all of scorching on the elements after a boil and no burnt flavours in the beer - even in pale, light lagers that I have made with this kit.
Brewzombie - your issue could be due to the ferment. Do you temp control your beers when fermenting or just pitch yeast and hope?