tavernpuzzler
Member
So after brewing two batches from kits I wanted to try to create something on my own. I kept it simple, just LME (amber and golden) and a health selection of hops. I worked it all up in brewing software to get the IBUs about where I wanted them and the desired ABV.
The beer came out quite nice, not the exactly flavor that I was going for, but a nice IPA, although seeing it now, I'd say is a little on the dark side. When transferring to secondary there was a lot of nice looking liquid left over when the siphon died. I decided to save it by pouring it into a smaller jug and then bottled 3 plastic bottles so I could force carbonate and get a taste. By my taste there was plenty of carbonation.
As mentioned, the flavor was good but I noticed there was zero head. The previous two beers I brewed came out with respectable head. So the question is: Why not this one? Did not change any cleaning practices that I can think of.
Known differences:
1. First time using whirlfloc
2. No specialty grains (all LME)
Am I just dumb and don't know that you need some real grains to promote a head?
Any ideas?
The beer came out quite nice, not the exactly flavor that I was going for, but a nice IPA, although seeing it now, I'd say is a little on the dark side. When transferring to secondary there was a lot of nice looking liquid left over when the siphon died. I decided to save it by pouring it into a smaller jug and then bottled 3 plastic bottles so I could force carbonate and get a taste. By my taste there was plenty of carbonation.
As mentioned, the flavor was good but I noticed there was zero head. The previous two beers I brewed came out with respectable head. So the question is: Why not this one? Did not change any cleaning practices that I can think of.
Known differences:
1. First time using whirlfloc
2. No specialty grains (all LME)
Am I just dumb and don't know that you need some real grains to promote a head?
Any ideas?