MashStirBrew
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My first brew and it has been bottled for 4 weeks. It is Midwests Flat Tire clone. I used Wyeast 1214 smack pack and fermented at the low end of temps, 58-60F. Primary 1 week, secondary 2 weeks. I originally thought it had a medicinal flavor but upon further review by some fellow home brewers all concluded that it is a strong banana flavor and aroma.
Any ideas if this will mellow out over time? It is drinkable and I will definitely not pitch it, but bananas and beer just dont mix for me. Any ideas on why I would get strong bananas out of it? I know the yeast description is estery, but wow. I thought esters came out in the higher end of fermentation, not the low end. I must have screwed up somewhere because I dont see Midwest selling a Fat Tire clone that should be called Banana Seat bear.
Any ideas if this will mellow out over time? It is drinkable and I will definitely not pitch it, but bananas and beer just dont mix for me. Any ideas on why I would get strong bananas out of it? I know the yeast description is estery, but wow. I thought esters came out in the higher end of fermentation, not the low end. I must have screwed up somewhere because I dont see Midwest selling a Fat Tire clone that should be called Banana Seat bear.