B BeerRenter Active Member Joined Jan 11, 2006 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Location Taos, New Mexico Dec 10, 2007 #1 Finally tapped the keg of my last batch. It has a sour apple aftertaste. What did I do wrong? Is it time to dump this batch?
Finally tapped the keg of my last batch. It has a sour apple aftertaste. What did I do wrong? Is it time to dump this batch?
EricS Well-Known Member Joined Nov 14, 2007 Messages 143 Reaction score 0 Location Waukesha, WI Dec 10, 2007 #2 I think I heard that usually means there has been a bacteria infection, were you very carefull with keeping everything clean? But if it is more like green apples or a fresh cut pumkin, it just needs more time.
I think I heard that usually means there has been a bacteria infection, were you very carefull with keeping everything clean? But if it is more like green apples or a fresh cut pumkin, it just needs more time.
M mr x Well-Known Member Joined May 26, 2007 Messages 1,576 Reaction score 6 Location Mainly Halifax Dec 11, 2007 #3 I have had that taste on a green brew as well. Cleared up nice after a month.
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 196 Location Oak Grove Dec 11, 2007 #4 How long since you kegged it? Under a month, it's probably green, over 2 months, probably infected.