I don't usually experiment too much, but I decided totry something new with my last batch of APA. I tried using hop tea instead of dry hopping.
I heated distilled water, added 1oz of hops, and let them steep for ~20 minutes at ~180F. I used a french press to compress the hops and get all the 'hoppy goodness' out. It smelled great.
I poured this liquid into my keg during kegging.
I Just tried the resultant brew a few days ago - Blech!
Not good. Tasted kinda grassy with a distinct tingling in the back of my throat.
What went wrong. Is there a special technique to this? Any idea?
I heated distilled water, added 1oz of hops, and let them steep for ~20 minutes at ~180F. I used a french press to compress the hops and get all the 'hoppy goodness' out. It smelled great.
I poured this liquid into my keg during kegging.
I Just tried the resultant brew a few days ago - Blech!
Not good. Tasted kinda grassy with a distinct tingling in the back of my throat.
What went wrong. Is there a special technique to this? Any idea?