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Odd aroma in homebrew

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by mappler, Mar 31, 2012.

 

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    mappler

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 31, 2012
    I have this buddy....no really...:) We've brewed together about 8-9 times.

    He kegged a Brewer's Best Irish Dry Stout. It tastes very bland. The beer has an odor that seems to be a little bit like "Starburst" or maybe aritficial lime. My diagnosis was poor cleaning of the keg (first time he has used this keg). However, I decided to post in case this was a known off-flavor chemical not related to his poor keg cleaning...:)

    Thanks in advance,
    -Matt
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Mar 31, 2012
    Fruity flavors can come from a high fermentation temperature, English yeast strains (especially if fermented warm), underpitching of yeast, and otherwise stressed yeast. It sounds like "Starburst" flavor would be very fruity.
     
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