Tarponstalker
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I'm getting very frustrated with my brewing. I'm no expert. Not even a veteran. I've brewed 7-8 batches. I use biab method for 5 gal.
The last 3-4 brews have had a sour /bitter taste. I can't really describe it. My beer tastes good at first but after a few days the bad taste shows up. It even feels odd while tasting if that is possible.
I'm wondering if I'm rushing it and it's still green.
I don't think I've ever had an infection. I pay very close attention to sanitation and temps. It happened when I bottled beer and now it's after I've started kegging.
I will admit that I don't have a hydrometer to measure gravity. But all my beer has fermented actively for at least 2 weeks then I let it sit for another week after kroisen has fallen. Maybe it's not fully done fermenting but all have been ales and I do think they should be done.
I thought it may be my well water as I have iron in it so I used bottled spring water. No change.
This is a new hobby and SWMBO is starting to get suspicious. My beer is not terrible just has this bad "side taste". I wish I could describe it better. I've looked at all the off flavor charts online but still can't figure it out.
I'm sorry for the long post. I appreciate any input
The last 3-4 brews have had a sour /bitter taste. I can't really describe it. My beer tastes good at first but after a few days the bad taste shows up. It even feels odd while tasting if that is possible.
I'm wondering if I'm rushing it and it's still green.
I don't think I've ever had an infection. I pay very close attention to sanitation and temps. It happened when I bottled beer and now it's after I've started kegging.
I will admit that I don't have a hydrometer to measure gravity. But all my beer has fermented actively for at least 2 weeks then I let it sit for another week after kroisen has fallen. Maybe it's not fully done fermenting but all have been ales and I do think they should be done.
I thought it may be my well water as I have iron in it so I used bottled spring water. No change.
This is a new hobby and SWMBO is starting to get suspicious. My beer is not terrible just has this bad "side taste". I wish I could describe it better. I've looked at all the off flavor charts online but still can't figure it out.
I'm sorry for the long post. I appreciate any input