mezman
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone. I bottled my first full size batch last Sunday (the Bavarian Dunkel Weissbier) and popped the first one open yesterday on Super Sunday.
I noticed that, while having a good flavor, it tasted a little "thin" or watery. Is this a funciton of bottle conditioning time? Or is this batch always gonna be that way? It tastes good, but I feel like there's not as much to taste as their should be. I can't help but be reminded of a line from Sideways: "It's quaffable but not transcendant". But quaffable is good.
If this is a function of bottle conditioning time, is it better to bottle condition at room temp now that it's carbonated? Or in the fridge?
Also, one 5 gal batch and I'm already done with 12oz bottle I think. Just not enough beer per bottle, especailly if you were to leave some in the bottom. You end up with about .33l.
Now I turn my eyes to my next brew. Irish Red for St. Paddies' Day.
I noticed that, while having a good flavor, it tasted a little "thin" or watery. Is this a funciton of bottle conditioning time? Or is this batch always gonna be that way? It tastes good, but I feel like there's not as much to taste as their should be. I can't help but be reminded of a line from Sideways: "It's quaffable but not transcendant". But quaffable is good.
If this is a function of bottle conditioning time, is it better to bottle condition at room temp now that it's carbonated? Or in the fridge?
Also, one 5 gal batch and I'm already done with 12oz bottle I think. Just not enough beer per bottle, especailly if you were to leave some in the bottom. You end up with about .33l.
Now I turn my eyes to my next brew. Irish Red for St. Paddies' Day.