Griffsta
Well-Known Member
I have brewed about 18 AG batches. I have had 1 batch that was undrinkable, my 15th... WTF?
I can only describe it as a chemical-ish, bitter, "baking soda" taste. I dont really have any better of a way to describe it. Its crystal clear, and has good head retention, but tastes horrible. I wish that I had a better way to describe this taste, but I dont...But there is no way for it to actually be any sort of chemicals. I am very particular about sanitation and rinsing.
The recipe was supposed to be a light summer ale. I brewed it in early june. Recipe below.
It wasnt a yeast problem, because I washed the yeast and used it in my last 2 brews, which are good.
I dont want to have to pitch another keg. Does anybody know what Im doing wrong that would give it that taste?
9.55 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain= 82.96 %
0.72 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 6.25 %
0.41 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 3.60 %
0.33 lb Wheat Malt, Bel (2.0 SRM) Grain 2.85 %
0.45 oz Centennial [10.00 %] (60 min) Hops 15.1 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [5.50 %] (5 min) Hops 1.8 IBU
0.25 oz Orange Peel, Bitter (Boil 5.0 min) Misc
0.25 oz Orange Peel, Sweet (Boil 5.0 min) Misc
0.50 lb Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 4.34 %
1 Pkgs WLP001
I can only describe it as a chemical-ish, bitter, "baking soda" taste. I dont really have any better of a way to describe it. Its crystal clear, and has good head retention, but tastes horrible. I wish that I had a better way to describe this taste, but I dont...But there is no way for it to actually be any sort of chemicals. I am very particular about sanitation and rinsing.
The recipe was supposed to be a light summer ale. I brewed it in early june. Recipe below.
It wasnt a yeast problem, because I washed the yeast and used it in my last 2 brews, which are good.
I dont want to have to pitch another keg. Does anybody know what Im doing wrong that would give it that taste?
9.55 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain= 82.96 %
0.72 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 6.25 %
0.41 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 3.60 %
0.33 lb Wheat Malt, Bel (2.0 SRM) Grain 2.85 %
0.45 oz Centennial [10.00 %] (60 min) Hops 15.1 IBU
0.50 oz Williamette [5.50 %] (5 min) Hops 1.8 IBU
0.25 oz Orange Peel, Bitter (Boil 5.0 min) Misc
0.25 oz Orange Peel, Sweet (Boil 5.0 min) Misc
0.50 lb Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 4.34 %
1 Pkgs WLP001