LandoAllen
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So the last 4 batches that I have put into the keg have a strange smell. I made 42 gallons (all 5 gallon batches) last year and have been bottling and kegging it as it ages. The odd smell is very similar to the odd taste as odd as that sounds. Even though I used a different yeast on every batch the odd smell/taste seems apparent in every batch so far...
If I had to describe the smell it is a slightly acidic/pungent smell. It is not rhino farts or sulfur like. If I had to describe the taste I would say that it reminds me of vinegar but I know the batches aren't infected. It still tastes like a super smooth cider but something is off...What is causing this smell/taste? Is it the cambden that I added?
For a better description of how I made the batches see this thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/2013-cider-yeast-olympics-434790/
Also the apple juice was made from golden delicious and red delicious apples if that helps.
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If I had to describe the smell it is a slightly acidic/pungent smell. It is not rhino farts or sulfur like. If I had to describe the taste I would say that it reminds me of vinegar but I know the batches aren't infected. It still tastes like a super smooth cider but something is off...What is causing this smell/taste? Is it the cambden that I added?
For a better description of how I made the batches see this thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/2013-cider-yeast-olympics-434790/
Also the apple juice was made from golden delicious and red delicious apples if that helps.
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