andy32pinkerton
Active Member
So my first few batches of beer (brown ale, Magic Hat #9 clone, Hefe) went out without a hitch and tasted very good, at least to me. Awesome! Was so happy.
My last 2 beers though, both kits I bought from my local home brew store (as were my first 3): a blonde ale and a Killians clone.
I dont recall the recipes for either but one thing they had in common: they each had a much stronger hop flavor than they should, or perhaps it was just those funky off-flavors or esters?....I didnt change my process, could the recipes they used just suck? Or perhaps I pitched the yeast to hot?
I have gotten myself a wort chiller since this last batch in hopes that it will eliminate these flavors, or at least eliminate that possibility. Just looking for any guidance as to what I may be doing wrong.
Thanks!
Andy
My last 2 beers though, both kits I bought from my local home brew store (as were my first 3): a blonde ale and a Killians clone.
I dont recall the recipes for either but one thing they had in common: they each had a much stronger hop flavor than they should, or perhaps it was just those funky off-flavors or esters?....I didnt change my process, could the recipes they used just suck? Or perhaps I pitched the yeast to hot?
I have gotten myself a wort chiller since this last batch in hopes that it will eliminate these flavors, or at least eliminate that possibility. Just looking for any guidance as to what I may be doing wrong.
Thanks!
Andy