bransona
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I brewed another in a long series of SMaSH's, this time some local pils malt and Northern Brewer hops. I've been using WL007 for this whole series with mixed results (mostly my error, resulting in an acetaldehyde bomb). This one was pitched with a healthy, oversize, fresh starter cultivated from a previous starter (only second generation). OG something like 1.06. Ferm temps were excellent, held 66-68 the whole time. Sat in primary for a couple of weeks while I was on vacation. It just hit the keg a few days ago, and BOY does it taste like a Belgian Singel. I have absolutely no idea why. Recipe was simple, the same as all my SMaSH's.
Is this a flavor characteristic of NB that I wasn't aware of? I've not used them before, but they smell fairly American and piney, maybe a bit of mint/herbal. This Belgian flavor is on par with Hardywood Belgian Singel (Richmond, Va)---subtle, but distinctly Belgian to my palate. Black pepper, mild Belgian funk, slight herbal.
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Is this a flavor characteristic of NB that I wasn't aware of? I've not used them before, but they smell fairly American and piney, maybe a bit of mint/herbal. This Belgian flavor is on par with Hardywood Belgian Singel (Richmond, Va)---subtle, but distinctly Belgian to my palate. Black pepper, mild Belgian funk, slight herbal.
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