SCHOTTYBEER
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Thanks in advance for any input. I am a new home brewer. My set up is all grain, and I'm doing 5.5 gallon batches. I recently brewed a Double IPA using all Simcoe hops. I'm looking for that pine flavor that I've had in other home brews. I bottled 10 days ago, and couldn't help myself tonight... Threw one on ice for about 45 minutes, then cracked it open. Great carbonation; surprisingly clear; next to no pine. Three people took samples, and we all got strong apricot flavors. Is this typical? I can't imagine that waiting another week or two to open the bottle would produce a big difference. It's a tastey beer; just not what I what I expected. Any tips?