Skylark
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All the cider I've made so far with US-05 has this weird after-taste. It's kinda of a 'stale' flavor. My g.f. didn't notice it at first, but when I said "This tastes like old socks" she said "Dammit, you're right. Now you've spoiled it for me!" Any idea what it might be? I have made 3 or 4 batches and they all taste like this. (I've also made several batches with Lalvin EC-1118 and Cote des Blanc without getting this bad flavor; it's not that my technique is bad, I have no infections.)
Is it just that yeast? Many of you seem to like it. The only thing I can think of is that my room is about 19-23 C (66-74 F) which is on the upper end of the temperature range for this yeast. What temperature do you brew at with US-05?
Is it just that yeast? Many of you seem to like it. The only thing I can think of is that my room is about 19-23 C (66-74 F) which is on the upper end of the temperature range for this yeast. What temperature do you brew at with US-05?