IPAs TOO sweet in keg.

[Markalanbrown]

I brewed a west coast IPA. When first kegged it had a hoppy aroma and a bitter hoppy taste- just what I wanted. But now two weeks later, it has lost the aroma (I think this is somewhat normal) but the bitterness is gone and it tastes sweet. What has happened? Kegging issues? Recipe issue? Not drinking enough issue?

 

[James Quall]

Sounds like oxidation. How did you transfer it to the keg? Most hoppy beers are very sensitive to oxygen.

 

[Bobby_M]

Oxidation for sure.

 

[Dgallo]

As mentioned, it’s oxidized. Aroma shouldn’t be gone in 2 weeks. When your aroma fades drastically, that’s your first sign of oxidation.