Rhoman
Active Member
I've got a weird, bubblegum-like taste developing in the Christmas ale I brewed about two months ago. It tasted great (nice and spicy!) after three weeks of carbonation, and I cracked on open tonight to see how it was comin along and discovered this funky development.
I ferment in my basement where temps stay between 60 and 62 degrees. I've heard that high fermentation temps can cause the bubblegum taste, but I didn't think it was slow to develop (nor did I think my temps would cause it).
Could this just be a one bottle deal? What could cause this? If not, will the taste diminish with time? I'm a little bummed cause I thought some of it would make great holiday gifts for my brew lovin friends.
Thanks!
I ferment in my basement where temps stay between 60 and 62 degrees. I've heard that high fermentation temps can cause the bubblegum taste, but I didn't think it was slow to develop (nor did I think my temps would cause it).
Could this just be a one bottle deal? What could cause this? If not, will the taste diminish with time? I'm a little bummed cause I thought some of it would make great holiday gifts for my brew lovin friends.
Thanks!