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- Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:01 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
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- Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
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- Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:26 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
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Awesome, thanks. I'll definitely look into learning more about my water and its contents, and will also experiment with adding the extract at different times in the boil. I'm about to re-brew a couple of my recipes for the first time, so I'm hoping I can fine-tune them and produce some really great ...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:19 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
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Thanks for the thoughts, slothrob! Re: soap - I've actually changed dish soap three times during the time I've been brewing, so not sure that's the issue, but I'll give PBW a try. They sell it at my local brew shop. Yeasts: - Scottish Ale: Danstar 3767 Windsor - Amber Ale: Wyeast 1084 Irish Ale - AP...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:14 am
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
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- Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:30 pm
- Forum: Brewing Problems, Emergencies, Help!
- Topic: Unexpected bitterness
- Replies: 14
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Unexpected bitterness
Hi guys, I'm a newbie brewer who's only made five batches, but all but the first have turned out very drinkable. However, one thing I've noted is that all of them have a strange bitterness to them -- not something I associate with hops, but almost a soapy aftertaste. It's mild and doesn't ruin the b...