BigTerp
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What does it taste like? I'm trying to figure out what I'm tasting in my first batch. A little background first I guess. Fat Tire extract clone from AHB. Brewed July 11th (ish). Followed directions during the boil to a T and was able to get wort temp down to 65 in 12 minutes with my shiny new copper IC. Sanitation was a priority using Star San. Pitched a 1.5 liter starter of Wyeast american ale II. Fermented at a rock solid 64-66 degrees for 2 weeks using a igloo cooler and ice water bath. Removed fermenter at 2 weeks to allow for conditioning at room temp (70) for 1-1/2 weeks. Right on with my OG and FG. I've been trying a beer or two each week just to see/learn how things progress. I've been getting a somewhat harsh burnt/toasted flavor (the best I can describe it). Tonight after 3 weeks in the bottle this flavor had subsided a good bit but is still there in the back end and aftertaste. Carbonation has improved over the weeks and was excellent tonight. Is this green beer I'm tasting or something else? Educate me please!!!!