duskb
Well-Known Member
So I think I found the problem but there's not much I can do about it. I brewed two batches with some recovered WLP001. Both batches have the same "sour" taste or "fresh chicken meat" smell to it. The stuff is drinkable but not very enjoyable. I tossed the leftover yeast.
So now I'm about to brew a Steamer from some washed yeast (which I'd like to think I did right) and it occurred to me just because you brew with a starter doesn't mean the yeast wont impart "off" flavors later on.
How, exactly, can you tell with a starter if the yeast is going to ruin a batch? Do I sample some of the starter before pitching? (sounds yukky)
So now I'm about to brew a Steamer from some washed yeast (which I'd like to think I did right) and it occurred to me just because you brew with a starter doesn't mean the yeast wont impart "off" flavors later on.
How, exactly, can you tell with a starter if the yeast is going to ruin a batch? Do I sample some of the starter before pitching? (sounds yukky)