Pancoastbrewing
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Brewed a 3 gallon AG Munich Helles. Used 2 saflager s-23 dry yeast packets. Had a normal fermentation (52 degrees on the temp controlled fermenter) and a 35 day lager period. 3 weeks room temp bottle carb. Came out very well for the most part. Only issue is that I'm noticing some bottle to bottle inconsistency which I haven't experienced before. This is my first time using s-23 (usually use saflager 34/70) and I expected it to be a bit more fruity. I've noticed that most bottles have a slight sulfury aroma (somewhat ok for a Helles), while some have a strong banana-y, almost Hefeweizen type aroma and taste. Reminds me a lot of franziskaner hefe. It really tastes like two entirely different brews. There are no other noticeable differences between the sulfur and banana bottles as far as color, clarity and sediment.
Any ideas what might be going on here? I'm stumped.
Any ideas what might be going on here? I'm stumped.
