Aestiva
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So I brewed the Brewers Best Belgian Tripel. My O.G. was 1.070, a little less than desired, but I thought not enough to cause an issue. I pitched the supplied yeast which I had started in one cup of cooled wort. I put it away at about 70deg. It cooled by the am to about 65deg. By three days it really took off and blew off the airlock; this was replaced and I left it for the recommended six days before placing in secondary. I left it in secondary for a week, then crashed cooled to 35deg. I re-racked (tertiary?) and measured the F.G. at 1.012 .
What's the problem?
It tastes like crap. It's really dry and bitter. It isn't a hoppy bitter either, it's like a chewed pill. I used some Isinglass as I put it in the tertiary to try to get it really clear and hopefully reduce some of the bitterness. I'm really disappointed because I followed the recipe more closely than any other and I have rarely had problems with other brews.
Any advice? (other than time.)
What's the problem?
It tastes like crap. It's really dry and bitter. It isn't a hoppy bitter either, it's like a chewed pill. I used some Isinglass as I put it in the tertiary to try to get it really clear and hopefully reduce some of the bitterness. I'm really disappointed because I followed the recipe more closely than any other and I have rarely had problems with other brews.
Any advice? (other than time.)