Mystery Grape Flavor

[Zuljin]

13 lb American wheat
Safale US-05
Fermented in the upper 70s, lower 80s F

This was the base for a malty sweet cherry wheat. I had a six pack worth that didn't fit in secondary with the cherries. Naturally, I bottled them and am drinking one now.

It has a faint red grape smell and a stronger red grape taste. Its not like, wow! Grape! But it is there.

No sign of infection.

Any ideas?

 

[bob1852]

Fermentation temp too high would be my guess.

 

[SaltyFaceEvans]

Or if there were any temp swings during ferm, especially in the first 72 hours or last 72 of ferm

 

[threeporks]

Yup, you fermented at to high of a temp.

 

[Zuljin]

Yeah. That was probably it. At least it doesn't taste bad or present in the finished product. Seven pounds of cherries will cover the taste, if you ever need to.