VorTheLaufOfBeer
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Hey all.
I have brewed 7 batches of beer, the most recent three being the most successful.
Batches 5 and 6 were Pilsner smashes with centennial hops. Batch 5 used wlp550 and six used wlp551. Both beers appeared darker in color than intended and around the edges of the glass appeared to have a slight green tinge. The Taste however was good, no unintended yeasty off flavors.
I used spring water from the local supermarket to brew.
Batch number 7 is a week into bottle conditioning and the color looks as intended. For this batch I used tap water.
The recipe was 75%pilsner malt, 25%pale malt, and centennial hops with wlp550.
The temp in my apartment remains consistent with no huge swings. Is the difference in color a result of differences in the water or some other unknown variable?
Is it too much left over starsan in the bottle, inadequately cleaned bottles? The beer tastes good but the color differentiation is frustrating.
Thanks for any advice or thoughts.
I have brewed 7 batches of beer, the most recent three being the most successful.
Batches 5 and 6 were Pilsner smashes with centennial hops. Batch 5 used wlp550 and six used wlp551. Both beers appeared darker in color than intended and around the edges of the glass appeared to have a slight green tinge. The Taste however was good, no unintended yeasty off flavors.
I used spring water from the local supermarket to brew.
Batch number 7 is a week into bottle conditioning and the color looks as intended. For this batch I used tap water.
The recipe was 75%pilsner malt, 25%pale malt, and centennial hops with wlp550.
The temp in my apartment remains consistent with no huge swings. Is the difference in color a result of differences in the water or some other unknown variable?
Is it too much left over starsan in the bottle, inadequately cleaned bottles? The beer tastes good but the color differentiation is frustrating.
Thanks for any advice or thoughts.