The reason I ask is it seems like the beers from this tank have more bite and I don't think I'm carbing them more.
I exchange my tank at my LHBS. Is it possible that there is air contaminating the gas or something? Or could the gas lines be contaminated from beer maybe. I have never cleaned my gas lines (which I don't think anyone does) but I did notice recently when I pulled the gas off the "in" side of the keg a little beer sprayed out. My most recent batch was one of the best IPAs I've made in awhile on the first day I drank it, but after a couple days when I tried it again it seemed to have lost some hop flavor and aroma and have a more oxidized and astringent taste. I know you lose aroma, especially with kegging but didn't expect it to happen that fast.
Any thoughts?
I exchange my tank at my LHBS. Is it possible that there is air contaminating the gas or something? Or could the gas lines be contaminated from beer maybe. I have never cleaned my gas lines (which I don't think anyone does) but I did notice recently when I pulled the gas off the "in" side of the keg a little beer sprayed out. My most recent batch was one of the best IPAs I've made in awhile on the first day I drank it, but after a couple days when I tried it again it seemed to have lost some hop flavor and aroma and have a more oxidized and astringent taste. I know you lose aroma, especially with kegging but didn't expect it to happen that fast.
Any thoughts?