adamjab19
Well-Known Member
I sent in an american pale ale to a local competition in ann arbor. I got a 33.5 (one judge gave me a 32, the other a 36).
Of course it was my first gusher!!! Damnit. And sure enough my ones at home here are gushers as well... I'll ave to drink them up pretty fast I suppose. So the judges cited an infection, maybe too much priming sugar (put in no more than 3/4 cup). Also a slight phenol taste. I think this has to do with poor yeast management though. It was my first time using Notty so I should have check an FG but it was on the yeast for a total of 4 weeks....oh well. Next beer campden tablets and a new auto-siphon just to be sure. Also a quick check of procedures while sanitizing.
Also a comment about tongue coating sensation. What could this be from?
Also a comment about warming finish. Is this a bad thing or just something the judge tasted? How can I remedy if it is a bad thing?
Still pretty proud of myself. Overall they liked the flavor/aroma/appearance of the beer which score or not is the main point of drinking a beer. Plus this beer comes with it's own party trick...gushing!
Of course it was my first gusher!!! Damnit. And sure enough my ones at home here are gushers as well... I'll ave to drink them up pretty fast I suppose. So the judges cited an infection, maybe too much priming sugar (put in no more than 3/4 cup). Also a slight phenol taste. I think this has to do with poor yeast management though. It was my first time using Notty so I should have check an FG but it was on the yeast for a total of 4 weeks....oh well. Next beer campden tablets and a new auto-siphon just to be sure. Also a quick check of procedures while sanitizing.
Also a comment about tongue coating sensation. What could this be from?
Also a comment about warming finish. Is this a bad thing or just something the judge tasted? How can I remedy if it is a bad thing?
Still pretty proud of myself. Overall they liked the flavor/aroma/appearance of the beer which score or not is the main point of drinking a beer. Plus this beer comes with it's own party trick...gushing!