My first batch in about 6 years...
I brewed an IPA with White Labs California Ale Yeast on Saturday.
The last time I brewed I remembered a leak at the input of my wort chiller so I spent some time last week attaching new tubing and clamps to hold it in place. Unfortunately, during the chilling process, the new output connection leaked a bit into the cooling wort. I shrugged it off and transferred into my carboy, pitched the yeast, and placed it into my closet.
Now it seems I could have a problem. While not completely unbearable, the smell did wake me up in the middle of the night. It smelled like the aftermath of a run-in with the local mexican buffet... not nice.
I was sure it would pass, however, the smell remains... in my closet. I actually had to get dressed out of that closet AND go to work wearing ass-infused clothing. Not cool.
I do NOT remember anything like this in any previous experience.
I also know that it is a bit early but I'd love to know if anyone else has experienced this (beyond a wheat brew).
I'm thinking the small leak in the wort caused this issue.
Many thanks.
I brewed an IPA with White Labs California Ale Yeast on Saturday.
The last time I brewed I remembered a leak at the input of my wort chiller so I spent some time last week attaching new tubing and clamps to hold it in place. Unfortunately, during the chilling process, the new output connection leaked a bit into the cooling wort. I shrugged it off and transferred into my carboy, pitched the yeast, and placed it into my closet.
Now it seems I could have a problem. While not completely unbearable, the smell did wake me up in the middle of the night. It smelled like the aftermath of a run-in with the local mexican buffet... not nice.
I was sure it would pass, however, the smell remains... in my closet. I actually had to get dressed out of that closet AND go to work wearing ass-infused clothing. Not cool.
I do NOT remember anything like this in any previous experience.
I also know that it is a bit early but I'd love to know if anyone else has experienced this (beyond a wheat brew).
I'm thinking the small leak in the wort caused this issue.
Many thanks.