Hey guys,
After brewing my first two extract batches ive noticed an off flavor in both and id like to try to get rid of it. I cant tell if its "extract twang" that people speak of or if its due to my brew kettle.
Its a sort of metallic after taste that hangs on the back of the roof of your mouth.
My kettle is one of those cheap 21 quart granite wear pots and i did find a chip about 3mm in diameter in the bottom of it that shows exposed steel and rust. would that be enough to cause my off flavor or is it just the fact im using LME?
I would love a new kettle, but if i can get by with this one for awhile longer that would be great too. Although i cant justify brewing with it if i know its gonna make my beer taste like crap.
After brewing my first two extract batches ive noticed an off flavor in both and id like to try to get rid of it. I cant tell if its "extract twang" that people speak of or if its due to my brew kettle.
Its a sort of metallic after taste that hangs on the back of the roof of your mouth.
My kettle is one of those cheap 21 quart granite wear pots and i did find a chip about 3mm in diameter in the bottom of it that shows exposed steel and rust. would that be enough to cause my off flavor or is it just the fact im using LME?
I would love a new kettle, but if i can get by with this one for awhile longer that would be great too. Although i cant justify brewing with it if i know its gonna make my beer taste like crap.