I'm on my third batch of homebrew. The first was a Munton's can (about a year ago) the second a Cooper's Real Ale can (one month ago), both bought from my LHBS.
For the first two, I followed all directions, sanitization, etc., and both batches resulted in a nearly identical tangy aroma and flavor that seems like yeast. It didn't seem to get better with time, and there is no indication that there is some other infection (no scum in the bottle or other abnormality).
I brewed an NB American Wheat (extract) and put it in bottles a few days ago. I tasted a sample during bottling and did not notice this flavor at all. It actually tasted really good. Time will tell if this ends up the same way, as it needs to bottle condition for two weeks.
With the first two batches, I had noticed that sort of "yeasty" flavor at that stage of brewing in the first two batches. I'm curious that I did not notice this flavor in the current batch.
With both can batches, there was good carbonation, was very clear in the glass, basically was great with the exception of this off flavor that my untrained palate is attributing to yeast (it's a flavor I have never tasted until I started homebrewing).
I wonder if this is a common thing with imported can extracts. The changes I made before the NB batch was using a wort chiller (brought from boil to pitch temp in 15 minutes), aerating the wort with a stone for 25 minutes, and blooming the dry yeast in tepid water for a couple hours before pitching. It still took almost 24 hours for noticeable fermentation, which was a little slower than the can batches. I'm wondering if these upgrades (or lack thereof) can lead to this flavor being absent or present.
Any input would be much appreciated. If I can't get rid of this flavor, I don't think it will be worth continuing. My wife doesn't really like the tangy flavor (she otherwise loves beer) and I don't think it's good enough to give to friends/family. I don't care much for it either, and I've got four cases of this beer that I'm not excited to drink. Even if the NB comes out without this flavor, it would be good to know what was causing it so I can avoid it in the future.
Thanks!
For the first two, I followed all directions, sanitization, etc., and both batches resulted in a nearly identical tangy aroma and flavor that seems like yeast. It didn't seem to get better with time, and there is no indication that there is some other infection (no scum in the bottle or other abnormality).
I brewed an NB American Wheat (extract) and put it in bottles a few days ago. I tasted a sample during bottling and did not notice this flavor at all. It actually tasted really good. Time will tell if this ends up the same way, as it needs to bottle condition for two weeks.
With the first two batches, I had noticed that sort of "yeasty" flavor at that stage of brewing in the first two batches. I'm curious that I did not notice this flavor in the current batch.
With both can batches, there was good carbonation, was very clear in the glass, basically was great with the exception of this off flavor that my untrained palate is attributing to yeast (it's a flavor I have never tasted until I started homebrewing).
I wonder if this is a common thing with imported can extracts. The changes I made before the NB batch was using a wort chiller (brought from boil to pitch temp in 15 minutes), aerating the wort with a stone for 25 minutes, and blooming the dry yeast in tepid water for a couple hours before pitching. It still took almost 24 hours for noticeable fermentation, which was a little slower than the can batches. I'm wondering if these upgrades (or lack thereof) can lead to this flavor being absent or present.
Any input would be much appreciated. If I can't get rid of this flavor, I don't think it will be worth continuing. My wife doesn't really like the tangy flavor (she otherwise loves beer) and I don't think it's good enough to give to friends/family. I don't care much for it either, and I've got four cases of this beer that I'm not excited to drink. Even if the NB comes out without this flavor, it would be good to know what was causing it so I can avoid it in the future.
Thanks!