Yeah, it seems like a long shot but possibly worth exploring. It's really tough to find any holes in your process that would account for such a bizarre off flavor you're detecting. Perhaps it's an accumulation of some or all the items discussed earlier. I'm sure you'll get it sorted out.
Possibly.....
How to Avoid Go-Ferm Off-Flavors
Use the Correct Dosage:
Avoid using excessively high pitch rates of Go-Ferm, as this can introduce undesirable flavors. The recommended ratio is typically 1.25 grams of Go-Ferm per gram of yeast.
Rehydrate Properly:
Go-Ferm should be used...
Now I wish I'd brought them home. My son and I split a bottle of each of your three HB's. Because my time left in MN was very limited, and I didn't have space in my luggage to bring home any beers, I left one of each with my son. His good friend is also a home-brewer and he is going to share...
@MaxStout I can't think to suggest anything that's not already been covered here.
I've recently drank three of your homebrews - a doppelbock, an oatmeal stout, and a malt liquor. They all tasted very good to me and none of them had a wet dog aroma or any off flavors that I could detect. Did...
Garver, a Bohemian style lager, hopped with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Saaz. Brewed by, local to me, There Does Not Exist. Really good, as are all of their Lagers and Pilsners.
Not a dinner, but this afternoon I roasted some Hatch peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic on the grill, added lime juice, cilantro and salt, and made salsa.