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Thanks for that link and info. Sounds like a very plausible explanation.

I find it difficult to believe that a company such as Weyermann could stay in business for the last 140 years without having a base of...

In reference to the grape flavors: I noticed this in my maibock recently. Specifically when I drank it with food. The first time it hit...

OK, maybe I misunderstood his reply but I have only sensed that grapey background note in German beers that I knew were brewed with...

Certainly malt that is not fresh won't make the best beer. However, I don't think the grapey flavor is a side effect of stale malt. I...