Marko73
Well-Known Member
Hi All!
I have a question about how you folks go about changing your brew process.
The reason I ask is that the last batch I made had a definite off flavor. Looking through these posts and Palmers' troubleshooting guide in his book, it definitely seems like it could have been 'extract twang.'
I used a Brewer's Best Cream Ale Kit and I am now wondering how fresh the canned malt extract could have been.
I also left the beer in the primary for about two and half weeks and then let the beer bottle consition for about 5 weeks.
I also didn't strain the wort - read all of the posts about straining versus whirlpooling now have a pretty good handle on it. .
I recently ordered 2 of Austin Homebrew Supply's Classic Series Kits. (Awesome deal by the way - order two and it is free shipping.)
These come with Dry Malt Extract only.
I was also thinking about going to a secondary this time around
AND straining the wort instead dumping it in while holding the break back with the paddle. . .
My main question after these ramblings is how many things should you change at once? I am wondering if I should just try these batches with all DME instead of LME to see if that helps with the 'twang' and wait on going to a secondary and straining, if at all.
I feel like if I change only one thing at a time, I will be better able to narrow down what the problems might be. I want to really develop a solid brewing process and I think this would help.
How do you guys handle this? Do you only change one thing at a time when developing your process?
Thanks for all your help and sorry for the long post. . . .
I have a question about how you folks go about changing your brew process.
The reason I ask is that the last batch I made had a definite off flavor. Looking through these posts and Palmers' troubleshooting guide in his book, it definitely seems like it could have been 'extract twang.'
I used a Brewer's Best Cream Ale Kit and I am now wondering how fresh the canned malt extract could have been.
I also left the beer in the primary for about two and half weeks and then let the beer bottle consition for about 5 weeks.
I also didn't strain the wort - read all of the posts about straining versus whirlpooling now have a pretty good handle on it. .
I recently ordered 2 of Austin Homebrew Supply's Classic Series Kits. (Awesome deal by the way - order two and it is free shipping.)
These come with Dry Malt Extract only.
I was also thinking about going to a secondary this time around
AND straining the wort instead dumping it in while holding the break back with the paddle. . .
My main question after these ramblings is how many things should you change at once? I am wondering if I should just try these batches with all DME instead of LME to see if that helps with the 'twang' and wait on going to a secondary and straining, if at all.
I feel like if I change only one thing at a time, I will be better able to narrow down what the problems might be. I want to really develop a solid brewing process and I think this would help.
How do you guys handle this? Do you only change one thing at a time when developing your process?
Thanks for all your help and sorry for the long post. . . .