I've been using the no chill method for several batches now and most of them have a medicinal, plastic like off flavor. I've read that DMS can be reabsorbed during a slow cold break. anyone else have experience with this?
No-chill and DMS
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I've had the same problem when using the no chill method. I never figured out what was causing the plastic/medicinal flavor. I have now stopped using the no chill and don't have the problem any longer. I would love to know what causes that flavor.
zoomzilla
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Thanks for the reply. I've ruined far too many batches and the whole time I thought it was infection. On the bright side I've become the most sanitary brewer I know and learned a ton about proper brewing technique. No chill no more.
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I've been no-chill brewing for over a year, with many experienced brewers not detecting a single off flavor. It would not be my first guess. Why not brew a batch, pour the first half into a fermenter, and chill the other half with a wort chiller? Worst case, you're out 2.5g of beer.
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