ksbeerlover80
Member
Hi all:
So, I opened my first bottle of homebrewed beer last night. Admittedly, I didn't do it from scratch - I used Mr. Beer. As I've never done this before, I think it turned out pretty well.
I wanted to ask everyone if they've had a similar experience to mine:
Upon opening the first bottle, I instantly noticed a yeasty smell - perhaps I did not allow it to bottle condition long enough?
It also had a sweeter taste than anticipated and less carbonation - again not long enough in the bottle?
Thoughts? Comments? Ideas for brewing Round Two?
We were able to bottle 8 quarts of beer from this batch and we're planning to be somewhat scientific (open one bottle, follow up a week later, etc.) with the entire process, but if bottle one was like this, then what about the rest?!
Thanks and cheers!
So, I opened my first bottle of homebrewed beer last night. Admittedly, I didn't do it from scratch - I used Mr. Beer. As I've never done this before, I think it turned out pretty well.
I wanted to ask everyone if they've had a similar experience to mine:
Upon opening the first bottle, I instantly noticed a yeasty smell - perhaps I did not allow it to bottle condition long enough?
It also had a sweeter taste than anticipated and less carbonation - again not long enough in the bottle?
Thoughts? Comments? Ideas for brewing Round Two?
We were able to bottle 8 quarts of beer from this batch and we're planning to be somewhat scientific (open one bottle, follow up a week later, etc.) with the entire process, but if bottle one was like this, then what about the rest?!
Thanks and cheers!