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I don't doubt that chloramine could be adding to the problem in the finished beer, but the cooler is definitely playing a role in the off flavor

I ran the same test again tonight with a difference in the water. I used pure water from my water filtration system (I only use this water is used for my salt water fish tank) and let it set around 155 degrees for one hour. Same outcome. There is definitely a plasticy flavor in the water. Now...

I ferment in a glass carboy. Where I think the issue is at is during the mash with the mash tun I built of a 10 gallon Lowe's water cooler.

Let me know how your results turn out!

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum (first post) and I've got a doozy of a question. Back story: I built a mash tun out of a 10 gallon blue Lowe's water cooler. I've done two all grain brews with it and both have a plastic flavor to them. I pondered if it could be chlorine and/or...