leghorn
Well-Known Member
Noob help needed...
I just opened a bottle of my third brew; a LHBS Amber Ale kit. 2 weeks primary, 2 weeks secondary, 3 weeks bottle conditioned. I use Deer Park spring water because the tap water I used for the first brew contained an iron taste. I just haven't yet learned enough about water conditioning to add salts.
So the second brew (Honey brown ale) was generally pretty good. However, that one and the 3d ale have a taste, like a harsh bitter or metallic taste that is not what I would expect the hops to provide. I drank 2 commercial brews prior to popping the homebrew, so I can pick-up the off flavor pretty well. Any ideas?
The ale itself looks great; clear with good amber color and a 2-3 finger head on the pour. If it matters, I know I have screwed up the aeration of wort - I've been confused and been racking the wort after chilling from pot to primary.
Thanks in advance for the advice...I've read lots of threads so far that have broadened my understanding, looking forward to some specific help...
I just opened a bottle of my third brew; a LHBS Amber Ale kit. 2 weeks primary, 2 weeks secondary, 3 weeks bottle conditioned. I use Deer Park spring water because the tap water I used for the first brew contained an iron taste. I just haven't yet learned enough about water conditioning to add salts.
So the second brew (Honey brown ale) was generally pretty good. However, that one and the 3d ale have a taste, like a harsh bitter or metallic taste that is not what I would expect the hops to provide. I drank 2 commercial brews prior to popping the homebrew, so I can pick-up the off flavor pretty well. Any ideas?
The ale itself looks great; clear with good amber color and a 2-3 finger head on the pour. If it matters, I know I have screwed up the aeration of wort - I've been confused and been racking the wort after chilling from pot to primary.
Thanks in advance for the advice...I've read lots of threads so far that have broadened my understanding, looking forward to some specific help...