Beerthoven
Well-Known Member
I poured 20 bottles of my third batch (a PM extra special bitter) down the drain on Saturday. It was terrible. Tasted like solvent, and it wasn't mellowing with age.
I think I had two problems with this batch. First, a high fermentation temp of almost 80*; second, a splashy transfer to secondary. There was also way too much carbonation for an ESB, which made the hot alcohol taste burn even more.
I have a chest freezer+RANCO controller set up now, so I shouldn't have high ferment temps anymore. And I also have an autosiphon, which makes quiet siphoning a breeze.
Lessons learned!
I think I had two problems with this batch. First, a high fermentation temp of almost 80*; second, a splashy transfer to secondary. There was also way too much carbonation for an ESB, which made the hot alcohol taste burn even more.
I have a chest freezer+RANCO controller set up now, so I shouldn't have high ferment temps anymore. And I also have an autosiphon, which makes quiet siphoning a breeze.
Lessons learned!