Bonneville
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I've brewed 8 mostly good batches (one APA was great). However, I have a hazelnut brown ale that is terrible. Per the recipe, I added hazelnut flavoring at bottling. Unfortunately, the hazelnut flavor totally overwhelms the beer. As my brother says, it's like drinking a Reeses peanut butter cup.
I hoped aging might help the flavor balance, but it's been six months with no change.
So, should I just pour it out? Any ideas to mellow it out? I haven't bailed out on a batch yet. It's a little distressing to think of dumping a few gallons.
I hoped aging might help the flavor balance, but it's been six months with no change.
So, should I just pour it out? Any ideas to mellow it out? I haven't bailed out on a batch yet. It's a little distressing to think of dumping a few gallons.