belmontbrew
Well-Known Member
I tried some of a friend's beer today, and since I wasn't asked for any feedback I will post it here semi-anonymously!
Bottle 1: terrible medicine taste that stuck to my tongue and would not go away!
Bottle 2: a gusher, really strong bubble gum flavour, lots of residual sweetness
Bottle 3: another gusher, sour taste
My theory is that all of this (three different styles) is due to poor sanitation, and not necessarily bad recipes, poor fermentation, etc. This guy went all grain a while ago, is investing heavily in equipment, and rated all this beer as "average". I could not have more than a few sips of each before I had to pour it all out.
I've taken this experience as a very strong lesson that sanitation matters! It matters a great deal, in fact. I've tasted things tonight that should never come from a beer bottle. Blech!
Bottle 1: terrible medicine taste that stuck to my tongue and would not go away!
Bottle 2: a gusher, really strong bubble gum flavour, lots of residual sweetness
Bottle 3: another gusher, sour taste
My theory is that all of this (three different styles) is due to poor sanitation, and not necessarily bad recipes, poor fermentation, etc. This guy went all grain a while ago, is investing heavily in equipment, and rated all this beer as "average". I could not have more than a few sips of each before I had to pour it all out.
I've taken this experience as a very strong lesson that sanitation matters! It matters a great deal, in fact. I've tasted things tonight that should never come from a beer bottle. Blech!