Holmesbrewer
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So, when I made my last batch, I used some White Labs liquid yeast. The problem is I hadn't read the directions previously and had left it ou of the fridge for a week. I was concerned but relied on the Homebrewers Montra "It will be fine".
I became concerned after 3 days that I had no bubbling action. Chekced the forum and everyone said "It will be fine". Sure enough, I had bubbles on day 4.
Two weeks have passed and I tasted the beer for the first time. NASTY! It had little flavor, but finished with a soapy flavor.
I plan on letting it sit a few more weeks before I just throw it away. But, what happened.
1. Some funky bacteria joined the party prior to fermentation?
2. That was the first batch that I had cleaned everything with soap and rinsed thoroughly prior to sanitizing.
3. That was the last batch before I reallized that 75 degrees was too warm for ale yeast.
One or all the above?
I have since made what should be a killer 60 Minute IPA and a Brown Ale. I intend to make an India Style Brown tonight, and dont want to make the same mistake again.
I became concerned after 3 days that I had no bubbling action. Chekced the forum and everyone said "It will be fine". Sure enough, I had bubbles on day 4.
Two weeks have passed and I tasted the beer for the first time. NASTY! It had little flavor, but finished with a soapy flavor.
I plan on letting it sit a few more weeks before I just throw it away. But, what happened.
1. Some funky bacteria joined the party prior to fermentation?
2. That was the first batch that I had cleaned everything with soap and rinsed thoroughly prior to sanitizing.
3. That was the last batch before I reallized that 75 degrees was too warm for ale yeast.
One or all the above?
I have since made what should be a killer 60 Minute IPA and a Brown Ale. I intend to make an India Style Brown tonight, and dont want to make the same mistake again.