TheMerkle
Well-Known Member
Hi guys, I'm a new brewer and a new forum goer. My second beer, a pale ale, is near completion. The sample from secondary is very encouraging. I think it's going to be a very pleasant beer despite it's simplicity (it was an extract kit). My first beer did not turn out so well. It was a Brewer's Best IPA, and while the beer tasted delicious in the middle, the finish was INCREDIBLY bitter and it lingered. I am unclear about the different terminology, but I wouldn't call it astringent or acidic... it tasted like hop bitterness but was far too strong. I've spoken to other forums about it and, due to my poor equipment and preparation for my first boil, I get a huge mixed reaction as to what the problem could ahve been. Any ideas?