So my first IPA is (according to the schedule) ready to enjoy...I cracked my first last week as a tester, and noticed it was way too sweet, so I waited until tonight to give it a 3-week "conditioning try". I noticed right off the bat that it had a noticeable, but not overwhelming, vinegar scent to it (but the sweetness was pretty much gone).
I took a good look in TCJOHB, and noticed that I didn't sparge after cooling the wort (which I've honestly never done ). I also had to pitch at around 80F since I couldn't cool the wort down fast enough (almost 1 1/2 hours...I've since bought a copper cooler).
Any thoughts?
I took a good look in TCJOHB, and noticed that I didn't sparge after cooling the wort (which I've honestly never done ). I also had to pitch at around 80F since I couldn't cool the wort down fast enough (almost 1 1/2 hours...I've since bought a copper cooler).
Any thoughts?