My wife complains that some of the beers I brew have an "earwax" aftertaste that is present in other beers, but not to the same extent. I have brewed a PM IPA, a PM stout, and a PM pilsner. Anyone have any insight into this? My thought is that it could be the hops.
Earwax taste?
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Dang it! you beat me to the question.
BigB
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I have no idea what earwax tastes like, but I'm guessing she is experiencing a foul odor with an "oily" feeling... sounds like diacetyl, which is likely a fermenting issue.
Seriously though.
Do you filter your water?
The variation in aftertaste could be because of the different styles.
Pilsners usually are brewed with a softer water profile whereas stouts are brewed with a higher mineral content.
Some brewers are fortunate to have good tap water for brewing while others have to filter and or make adjustments.
If you are not using a charcoal filter you may want to consider it.
Since I've started filtering my water my beers have a much cleaner taste.
Do you filter your water?
The variation in aftertaste could be because of the different styles.
Pilsners usually are brewed with a softer water profile whereas stouts are brewed with a higher mineral content.
Some brewers are fortunate to have good tap water for brewing while others have to filter and or make adjustments.
If you are not using a charcoal filter you may want to consider it.
Since I've started filtering my water my beers have a much cleaner taste.
I'm gonna be sick.
