SauceBoss
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
I am trying to help out a friend who is also new to brewing and recently brewed his third batch (a Strawberry Blonde Ale). Well according to him all was well and the OG was where it was supposed to have been per the instructions from Austin Home Brew. It as been in the primary fermenter for ~8 days now and he went to take a hydro reading last night and this is where he noticed problems. Apparently the smell and taste of the beer is quite awkward and it had a funny head on the beer (link to pic below) and he is stating that the hydro reading is higher then it was on the first day.
He contacted AHB and they told him to try and re pitch some yeast so he is planning on doing that asap. Does anyone know what might have caused this and what could be done to help the situation. I know he didnt order the chill pack for the yeast when he ordered from AHB, could this have been the issue?
Pic: http://sauce-boss.com/beer/mattswort.jpg
Thank you in advance for any feedback you can tell me to pass on.
I am trying to help out a friend who is also new to brewing and recently brewed his third batch (a Strawberry Blonde Ale). Well according to him all was well and the OG was where it was supposed to have been per the instructions from Austin Home Brew. It as been in the primary fermenter for ~8 days now and he went to take a hydro reading last night and this is where he noticed problems. Apparently the smell and taste of the beer is quite awkward and it had a funny head on the beer (link to pic below) and he is stating that the hydro reading is higher then it was on the first day.
He contacted AHB and they told him to try and re pitch some yeast so he is planning on doing that asap. Does anyone know what might have caused this and what could be done to help the situation. I know he didnt order the chill pack for the yeast when he ordered from AHB, could this have been the issue?
Pic: http://sauce-boss.com/beer/mattswort.jpg
Thank you in advance for any feedback you can tell me to pass on.