rohovie
Active Member
Hello,
I'm still faily new to brewing, i've done two batches now of the Barons Kit (Pilsner and Hi-Test). Both batches taste very good, very drinkable, but seem to have a stong alcoholicly (if thats even a word) taste to them. Almost simililar to a bad Canadian beer like a Black Ice, Big Bear, Colt 45 (for us Canadians). Based off hydrometer readings, they came out to about 4.7% and 5.1% abv. Both batches I have also added in more water than requied (I topped off the carboy after the fermenter).
Is there something wrong I am doing to make this happen? Or can I expect this from home brew? Or perhaps, is it just the two kits I have picked happen to taste like this do you think, and shouldnt expect this next time?
Thanks, Mike
I'm still faily new to brewing, i've done two batches now of the Barons Kit (Pilsner and Hi-Test). Both batches taste very good, very drinkable, but seem to have a stong alcoholicly (if thats even a word) taste to them. Almost simililar to a bad Canadian beer like a Black Ice, Big Bear, Colt 45 (for us Canadians). Based off hydrometer readings, they came out to about 4.7% and 5.1% abv. Both batches I have also added in more water than requied (I topped off the carboy after the fermenter).
Is there something wrong I am doing to make this happen? Or can I expect this from home brew? Or perhaps, is it just the two kits I have picked happen to taste like this do you think, and shouldnt expect this next time?
Thanks, Mike