good beer gone bad

[toddfore]

Made a very tasty american pilsner 6 months ago Haven't had one in a couple months. Just opened one of the last ones and it was vinegary. Why would this happen? Thanks.

Todd

 

[beergolf]

Infection.

 

[myelo]

Yeah, probably an infection, especially a bacteria called Acetobacter. It might just be a bad bottle (didn't get cleaned well) but if the others also taste like this I would review your cleaning/sanitation. Acetobacter also requires oxygen so try to see if there is any place you are getting too much air into your beer, for example raking or bottling.

 

[AkTom]

That'll teach you to ignore your beer ;-)

 

[crusader1612]

That'll teach you to ignore your beer ;-)

Exactly - I'm more concerned about your lack of beer drinking to be honest

 

[toddfore]

so acetobacter would take time to develop and that's why the beer tasted good for 2 months? You guys are right. I have a problem where I feel I have to save the good beer I make so I can enjoy it. Now I may be pouring it away.

Todd

 

[crusader1612]

things like Hoppy ales or Hoppy pilsners, should be drunk relatively fresh, a solution to your drinking issue, brew more beer. lol

acetobacter is an issue, you need to establish where the source of this is.