I brewed an oktoberfest/marzen awhile back and am currently lagering it now. I have about 1 more month of lagering but I just transferred it from a carboy to a keg and took a sample.
Though it wasn't fully carbonated, there was a very peculiar flavor of black licorice (anise). Has anyone ever gotten this type of flavoring from a marzen? Could it be contributed to not being lagered long enough?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Though it wasn't fully carbonated, there was a very peculiar flavor of black licorice (anise). Has anyone ever gotten this type of flavoring from a marzen? Could it be contributed to not being lagered long enough?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.