Fusel alcohols

[Ian McLoughlin]

So I bottled a batch I’m nervous it may have some fusels or esters in as I fermented at a higher temp. However while bottling it smelled fine - I thought maybe had a green apple aroma but my roomate didn’t pick up on it. I took a taste and didn’t get any solventy or harsh fusel tastes but I’ve read they can show up after bottling day. Any experts here say if I am outta the woods or will there possibly be som off flavors that take in the bottle?

 

[jtratcliff]

RDWHAHB....

Nothing you can do now... just wait for it...

 

[RM-MN]

Limit how much you drink at one time as you may get a great hangover if your beer has fusel alcohols.

 

[seatazzz]

Fusel alcohol does dissipate with some time, depending on how "big" your beer was in the first place. I've found that when I get some fusels, a few days is all it needs; however I keg, and I can offgas anything in the headspace that I don't want in there. With bottles it may take a bit longer.