user 157712
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So lately I've hit a slump using US-05 and I'm wondering if anybody could help me out.
The last two blonde ales I brewed had what I would describe as a fruity/peach-ish off flavor. I used Jamil's recipe for both and the hops were a bittering addition of Willamette only...so I'm kind of ruling out the hops imparting any of the fruity flavors.
The first one fermented at 60 degrees in my fermenting freezer (probe taped/insulated to side of carboy). The second fermented at 62 ambient (in my basement)...I'm assuming that one had an internal temp of mid to upper 60's. I typically cool down to my intended ferment temp and pitch the yeast slightly colder.
Typically the beers I brew are on the hoppy side. I brewed Janet's Brown with this yeast recently and it turned out awesome. Am I expecting too much from this yeast when it comes to a good clean blonde ale? Does this yeast have a very small "sweet spot"? The only other blonde I've brewed was Centennial Blonde with Nottingham, and it turned out really good, and clean.
Hoping somebody can help me out...Thanks!
The last two blonde ales I brewed had what I would describe as a fruity/peach-ish off flavor. I used Jamil's recipe for both and the hops were a bittering addition of Willamette only...so I'm kind of ruling out the hops imparting any of the fruity flavors.
The first one fermented at 60 degrees in my fermenting freezer (probe taped/insulated to side of carboy). The second fermented at 62 ambient (in my basement)...I'm assuming that one had an internal temp of mid to upper 60's. I typically cool down to my intended ferment temp and pitch the yeast slightly colder.
Typically the beers I brew are on the hoppy side. I brewed Janet's Brown with this yeast recently and it turned out awesome. Am I expecting too much from this yeast when it comes to a good clean blonde ale? Does this yeast have a very small "sweet spot"? The only other blonde I've brewed was Centennial Blonde with Nottingham, and it turned out really good, and clean.
Hoping somebody can help me out...Thanks!