mawa said:I understand your frustration BrooZer
I've made 6 batches so far, and it's not like they taste exactly the same, they do have differences but there has always been this "taste" in all of the batches that I cannot describe, but it's always there.
I've read in the forum about an "extract twang" but haven't seen a detailed explanation for this or how to get rid of it or at least minimize it.
All my batches have been with LME and have used different hops. All of them have been purchased at AHS.
Would using DME instead of LME help get rid of the "twang"?
Regards!
Mawa
malkore said:and it seems like extract kits often don't get very creative with the hops. the ones I get always seem to be Hallertau
mawa said:I understand your frustration BrooZer
I've made 6 batches so far, and it's not like they taste exactly the same, they do have differences but there has always been this "taste" in all of the batches that I cannot describe, but it's always there.
I've read in the forum about an "extract twang" but haven't seen a detailed explanation for this or how to get rid of it or at least minimize it.
All my batches have been with LME and have used different hops. All of them have been purchased at AHS.
Would using DME instead of LME help get rid of the "twang"?
Regards!
Mawa
Madtown Brew said:You could try adding the extract later in the boil. For my PM's, I usually add it at about 15 min left. If your only using extract (with or without steeping grains) then maybe add half at the beginning of the boil and half at 15 min left.
cclloyd said:I have used bulk LME in all my batches and some 1K bags of DME in a couple with steeped grains in all but my very first batch and I have yet to have any off flavors or "twang". Maybe I'm lucky maybe it's something I'm doing or not doing I dunno. I do know that every one of my friends who has tried any or all of my brews so far are all coming back for more and anxiously awaiting the next batch. I've made 10 batched so far and all of the nine that are bottled have been really good and all have distinct profiles and flavors. I've used Safale US-05 in most of the batches - Nottingham Ale yeast in one and I did a hefe and a dunkel with Wyeast 3068.
I have been reading Papazians book and will likely go full boil as soon as I can find a 10Gal SS pot that doesn't set me back $$$ too much and will eventually go AG. For now, I'm gonna keep doin what I'm doin.
BrooZer said:Why is it that my extract brews all taste pretty much the same??
BrooZer said:Thanks guys for all of your responses. I have been using extract kits from AHBS with specialty grains and mostly LME partial DME. I have used different yeasts and also obviously brewed different kits. I dont konw how to partial mash, all I have is a 22qt stock pot so I cant do full boils, my stove cant even get a vigourous boil out of 3 gallons.
Im thining about doing my next beer all DME. Any other suggestions?
brewt00l said:I have done several of the AHS kits (and some Midwest kits too) with LME and speciality grains and can tell you that they didn't taste the same or exhibit any "twang" or other odd/off flavors.
BrooZer said:all I have is a 22qt stock pot so I cant do full boils, my stove cant even get a vigourous boil out of 3 gallons.
BrooZer said:Thanks guys for all of your responses. I have been using extract kits from AHBS with specialty grains and mostly LME partial DME. I have used different yeasts and also obviously brewed different kits. I dont konw how to partial mash, all I have is a 22qt stock pot so I cant do full boils, my stove cant even get a vigourous boil out of 3 gallons.
Im thining about doing my next beer all DME. Any other suggestions?
Damn Squirrels said:For less than $20 or so, you can have the tools to be doing partial mashing which will dramatically increase your range of flavors. Why not give that a shot?
ohiobrewtus said:I agree. Once you go to PM you will notice a marked improvement in the flavor of your beer.
ohiobrewtus said:I agree. Once you go to PM you will notice a marked improvement in the flavor of your beer.
Evan! said:
Oh, and regarding your stove...wait till November if you can. WalMart will have turkey fryer kits for $40. You get a 55,000 BTU propane burner + stand, a 30qt alum pot (great for brewing, I still use mine), and a dial thermometer (not very accurate but good for sparge water temp monitoring, etc.). I bought two.
Evan! said:dial thermometer (not very accurate but good for sparge water temp monitoring, etc.).
BrooZer said:Do you use the aluminum pot that came with? I thought that was bad.
BrooZer said:Still curious about those aluminum turkey fryer pots. Are they bad?
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