I have brewed about 7 times now most with a partial mash. This last batch came out great. It was a red ale with high gravity.
I left it in the primary for 2 weeks, then bottled. I could not wait so I tried one about 10 days later and it had a light hop bitterness, very malty flavor, fairly clear, deep red color.
Now about 3 week later the beer has a sharp bitter taste (I think its a bitter taste), the malty sweetness is much reduced. I would say the taste is almost like a stale beer but not sure? Could this be bad sanitation? Why the sudden change?
Any help is appreciated.
I left it in the primary for 2 weeks, then bottled. I could not wait so I tried one about 10 days later and it had a light hop bitterness, very malty flavor, fairly clear, deep red color.
Now about 3 week later the beer has a sharp bitter taste (I think its a bitter taste), the malty sweetness is much reduced. I would say the taste is almost like a stale beer but not sure? Could this be bad sanitation? Why the sudden change?
Any help is appreciated.