Ragnarök
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My mead has a kind of plastic aftertaste, the best way I can describe it. It is also a bit harsh.
I flavored each gallon individually and they all have the taste, so I know it happened in primary. I THINK I’ve narrowed it down to 3 issues that might have caused it.
1) I made 5 gallons in a 6.5 gallon plastic bucket (it was the only thing my budget could handle at the time)
2) I used too much black tea in my nutrient tea
3) I had too much head space in my bucket
Thoughts and comments on how I could avoid this next time
I flavored each gallon individually and they all have the taste, so I know it happened in primary. I THINK I’ve narrowed it down to 3 issues that might have caused it.
1) I made 5 gallons in a 6.5 gallon plastic bucket (it was the only thing my budget could handle at the time)
2) I used too much black tea in my nutrient tea
3) I had too much head space in my bucket
Thoughts and comments on how I could avoid this next time