lyacovett
Well-Known Member
Is it possible to show signs of oxidation in a batch after 3 weeks?
I brewed an English special bitter for a party about 4 weeks ago. After a week on the gas it tasted great. Took a sample now, and it seems the color is a tiny bit darker, and the flavor is a little "different". I understand the flavor should change over time, but this is a flavor I haven't experienced before. Is it possible to oxidize a batch after one 4 weeks from brew day? I fermented this for about a week, then kegged and carbed it. I don't know how this could have oxidized, especially so quickly. I tasted this a few days ago and it was fine, but today it has a different flavor to it. Could this oxidized, or am I just panicking about have 50+ people drinking my brew?
I brewed an English special bitter for a party about 4 weeks ago. After a week on the gas it tasted great. Took a sample now, and it seems the color is a tiny bit darker, and the flavor is a little "different". I understand the flavor should change over time, but this is a flavor I haven't experienced before. Is it possible to oxidize a batch after one 4 weeks from brew day? I fermented this for about a week, then kegged and carbed it. I don't know how this could have oxidized, especially so quickly. I tasted this a few days ago and it was fine, but today it has a different flavor to it. Could this oxidized, or am I just panicking about have 50+ people drinking my brew?