Tippsy-Turvy
Well-Known Member
Just tasted my first attempt at a Hoegaarden clone and there was an obvious and upfront sour taste. Not so much a “chemically” or vinegary sourness but more like a lemon juice kind of character (if that makes any sense). There was no particular off-aroma.
Now, I’m aware that it could be an off-flavor but before I look into where I might have erred in my process, can anyone with experience using lots of orange peel & coriander at least rule out or confirm the likelihood that too much bitter orange peel and/or coriander seed as the likely causes? I hope a couple more weeks of conditioning will mellow it out otherwise this batch will be drain cleaner.
Any insights are much appreciated.
Fermentables (partial mash):
4.0lbs Pilsner
1.5lb White wheat
1.0lb Torrified wheat
8oz Flaked oats
1.0lb Wheat DME
8oz Belgian candi sugar
Adjuncts:
1.5oz bitter orange peel
2.5 tsp coriander seeds (well crushed)
2g cumin @1min
Hops:
1oz domestic hallertau @30mins
0.5oz saaz @7mins
Yeast:
Safbrew WB06
Other details:
Mash temperature was lower than I had hoped, averaging 140-145. Fermentation temp fixed at 60-62. Hit FG target of 1.010 in 2 weeks. Bottle conditioned for 2 weeks, so far.
Now, I’m aware that it could be an off-flavor but before I look into where I might have erred in my process, can anyone with experience using lots of orange peel & coriander at least rule out or confirm the likelihood that too much bitter orange peel and/or coriander seed as the likely causes? I hope a couple more weeks of conditioning will mellow it out otherwise this batch will be drain cleaner.
Any insights are much appreciated.
Fermentables (partial mash):
4.0lbs Pilsner
1.5lb White wheat
1.0lb Torrified wheat
8oz Flaked oats
1.0lb Wheat DME
8oz Belgian candi sugar
Adjuncts:
1.5oz bitter orange peel
2.5 tsp coriander seeds (well crushed)
2g cumin @1min
Hops:
1oz domestic hallertau @30mins
0.5oz saaz @7mins
Yeast:
Safbrew WB06
Other details:
Mash temperature was lower than I had hoped, averaging 140-145. Fermentation temp fixed at 60-62. Hit FG target of 1.010 in 2 weeks. Bottle conditioned for 2 weeks, so far.