Bastido
Active Member
So a few months ago I ordered a pound of three different hops. Chinook, Galena, and Target.
It seems that both batches I have made with the Target have either been infected or tasted really sour, to me. The first batch I threw out, couldn't drink it. Second batch, was really noticeable, but drinkable.
Both batches I made with the Target hops, were boiled. Aka no dry hopping, so I would think that the boil would kill any off flavors perhaps present in the hops. I have dry hopped with both of the other hops, chinook and galena with tasty results!!
Could this be possible, or is it just some strange coincidence?? Or just me obsessing too much, and infected the first batch myself?!@#$
My main reason for asking is that I have 10 oz left and wanted to use them again, but don't want to risk another infection, sour taste.
Let me know what you guys think. As always, thanks in advance!
Justin
It seems that both batches I have made with the Target have either been infected or tasted really sour, to me. The first batch I threw out, couldn't drink it. Second batch, was really noticeable, but drinkable.
Both batches I made with the Target hops, were boiled. Aka no dry hopping, so I would think that the boil would kill any off flavors perhaps present in the hops. I have dry hopped with both of the other hops, chinook and galena with tasty results!!
Could this be possible, or is it just some strange coincidence?? Or just me obsessing too much, and infected the first batch myself?!@#$
My main reason for asking is that I have 10 oz left and wanted to use them again, but don't want to risk another infection, sour taste.
Let me know what you guys think. As always, thanks in advance!
Justin