MatchstickBrewingCo.
Well-Known Member
So I'm relatively new to homebrewing, I brewed a batch a couple years ago that turned out awful and it kind discouraged me for a while, until recently. After a lot of research (most on HBT) and realizing all of the things I did wrong that first batch I've brewed a couple of batches that have been much better.
BUT, each one of them has a slight soapy taste to them. Its become less and less with each batch but I can still taste it.
One of the things I did wrong in my first batch is to sanitize with bleach in a solution that was stronger than recommended and maybe not rinsed well enough either.
I've started using PBW and Star San for my recent batches. Does anyone know how long this soapy taste will last? Will it even go away? Should I just get a glass carboy?
Is this off taste even caused by the bleach from years ago?
Thanks for the help!
BUT, each one of them has a slight soapy taste to them. Its become less and less with each batch but I can still taste it.
One of the things I did wrong in my first batch is to sanitize with bleach in a solution that was stronger than recommended and maybe not rinsed well enough either.
I've started using PBW and Star San for my recent batches. Does anyone know how long this soapy taste will last? Will it even go away? Should I just get a glass carboy?
Is this off taste even caused by the bleach from years ago?
Thanks for the help!