planecrazy29
Well-Known Member
I recently brewed a Brewer's Best Witbier kit. It included 1oz bitter orange and 1 oz coriander seed. I crushed the coriander with a rolling pin per the instructions and added it and the orange to the boil with 15 minutes left. When I added it to the fermentor I left the hops, orange and coriander in the trub to settle out. I added it to the secondary after a week, and bottled after a week in the secondary. FG was 1.009 consistently and was checked for 3 days before bottling.
So, now after 2 weeks in the bottle I crack one and try it. First, it's WAY over carbed. It has an amazing head, but too much really. And it lasts forever.... That's an annoyance, but the real issue is the flavor. The orange and corriander smack you in the face. Way too strong. The question is do you guys think that these flavors will subside as the beer ages? I'm hoping so. I do realize that this is still a pretty young beer, and I'm not giving up on it. Just looking for a little reassurance. Thanks.
So, now after 2 weeks in the bottle I crack one and try it. First, it's WAY over carbed. It has an amazing head, but too much really. And it lasts forever.... That's an annoyance, but the real issue is the flavor. The orange and corriander smack you in the face. Way too strong. The question is do you guys think that these flavors will subside as the beer ages? I'm hoping so. I do realize that this is still a pretty young beer, and I'm not giving up on it. Just looking for a little reassurance. Thanks.