radtek
Well-Known Member
Just kegged up 7 gallons of an AG Blonde ale after one month in primary. Used fresh pack of S-04 at 68F. After 7 days pulled it out of the chilled fermentation chamber, but kept it in the cool room. We've been having unbelievable scorching temps and the "cool room" probably got into the upper 70's during the afternoon during the last month. Subsequently the brew has a slight solvent note to it. I thought it would be safe after 7 days since kreusen had dropped after 3...
The solventyness prolly will work itself out but what is most disturbing is an earthy dirty taste to the brew. I've tasted this before (last summer). What could this be? I don't like it. What would have been an acceptable brew (not perfect) is marred by this dirt flavor.
I saw no evidence of mold... Could it be oxidation? Something to do with the temps?
I'm on the fence considering pouring it out.
The solventyness prolly will work itself out but what is most disturbing is an earthy dirty taste to the brew. I've tasted this before (last summer). What could this be? I don't like it. What would have been an acceptable brew (not perfect) is marred by this dirt flavor.
I saw no evidence of mold... Could it be oxidation? Something to do with the temps?
I'm on the fence considering pouring it out.