Bassaholic
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I’ve been having issues for the last 4 batches I’ve brewed. All 4 have been IPAs that I have had to dump. I haven’t changed anything in my process and have made tons of great IPAs in the past. The best way I can describe the off flavor is tartness, maybe green apple, but it only gets more intense with age. The other part of it is the complete disappearance of hop flavors and how fast they disappear. My fermentations smell normal for 2-3 days then overnight it completely changes to this same flavor.
I know I should probably brew a different style, but I was really hoping to figure out where the problem is coming from. I have changed variables on each brew from hop varieties, yeast strain, grain bill and fermenter. Before my most recent one I cleaned my fermenter, then bleached it, rinsed it and sanitized with star san, and used a fresh pitch of yeast vs one I had harvested in the past.
Can anyone give me some insight on what to try next? It’s getting pretty depressing having to dump so many batches. Let me know if you need any more information. I still have the most recent batch that’s off and I’m planning on testing the pH and bringing in a sample to my LHBS to see if they can help pinpoint the off flavor. I appreciate any insights you guys have.
I know I should probably brew a different style, but I was really hoping to figure out where the problem is coming from. I have changed variables on each brew from hop varieties, yeast strain, grain bill and fermenter. Before my most recent one I cleaned my fermenter, then bleached it, rinsed it and sanitized with star san, and used a fresh pitch of yeast vs one I had harvested in the past.
Can anyone give me some insight on what to try next? It’s getting pretty depressing having to dump so many batches. Let me know if you need any more information. I still have the most recent batch that’s off and I’m planning on testing the pH and bringing in a sample to my LHBS to see if they can help pinpoint the off flavor. I appreciate any insights you guys have.