So, I'm relatively new to homebrew (and love it, by the way!). I've done about 10 brews over the last year or so. 2 of them were Bavarian Hefeweizens and both (2 different kits, one from Northern Brew and one from Midwest - similar recipes, but different yeasts). Here's the issue:
- Both recipes produced flavors I don't detect in professional (Weihenstepaner) brews and don't particularly like.
- I realize they will not be the same, but based on reading I may have a phenol or esther problem - what do they taste like? I do not smell the normal "bready" odor I expect (and like).
- I do not have a refined pallet, I don't know the difference between a phenol or esther flavor.
- I do not notice an overly "banana" odor or taste. As I said - no bready aroma or flavor.
- Zero head retention, although I understand this can be due to numerous issues, I don't seem to have issues with other brews.
Any insights are greatly appreciated!
Cheers! Dave
- Both recipes produced flavors I don't detect in professional (Weihenstepaner) brews and don't particularly like.
- I realize they will not be the same, but based on reading I may have a phenol or esther problem - what do they taste like? I do not smell the normal "bready" odor I expect (and like).
- I do not have a refined pallet, I don't know the difference between a phenol or esther flavor.
- I do not notice an overly "banana" odor or taste. As I said - no bready aroma or flavor.
- Zero head retention, although I understand this can be due to numerous issues, I don't seem to have issues with other brews.
Any insights are greatly appreciated!
Cheers! Dave