Shoemaker
Well-Known Member
I've posted this question a few times before and still haven't gotten a solid response to what is going on here.
I've been brewing beer for almost a year now. I do all grain. I've made some great batches, but some, especially recently, I've had some major problems.
The problem is that there's a similiar off taste/smell in some of these brews. Its the same smell/taste so obviously the same problem. The only thing that comes to mind is permanent marker when I smell it and its usually cloudy in appearance. I think this is phenols but I don't know.
This problem comes up whether the brew is a lager or ale, liquid yeast or dry, in glass or plastic carboy, extract or all grain, however, this does seem to happen to my lighter beers (pale ales, helles, pilsners). I always let my brews sit for a month in primary.
I would really appreciate any help. This is so frustrating I just might quit homebrewing because I'm so sick of dumping beer and wasting time/money. Please help!
I've been brewing beer for almost a year now. I do all grain. I've made some great batches, but some, especially recently, I've had some major problems.
The problem is that there's a similiar off taste/smell in some of these brews. Its the same smell/taste so obviously the same problem. The only thing that comes to mind is permanent marker when I smell it and its usually cloudy in appearance. I think this is phenols but I don't know.
This problem comes up whether the brew is a lager or ale, liquid yeast or dry, in glass or plastic carboy, extract or all grain, however, this does seem to happen to my lighter beers (pale ales, helles, pilsners). I always let my brews sit for a month in primary.
I would really appreciate any help. This is so frustrating I just might quit homebrewing because I'm so sick of dumping beer and wasting time/money. Please help!