petesbrew
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Really annoyed here.
The last 3 brews I've made have had a really bad flavour over the top. The closest I can describe it is a weird soapy flavour.
Someone who tried the beer suggested old yeast, and I'm willing to take that into account, as due to failed starters, i've fallen back on the old kit yeasts I have stored in the fridge.
Mainly I'm going to blame my cleaning methods. In the past I've used bleach, and have had success with it. Just last year I tried some homebrand nappisan, and that's where the trouble has started.
I'm now back to good old bleach (although I bought some Iodophor recently), but the latest brew (a cheap half batch) still has the flavour, it's reduced somewhat, but it's still there.
Does anyone have any hints on getting those smells & flavours out?
I have to kick this thing before I waste anymore time & money on good brews again.
By the way, the fermenter is now 3 years old, do they have a shelf life as such?
Cheers
Pete
The last 3 brews I've made have had a really bad flavour over the top. The closest I can describe it is a weird soapy flavour.
Someone who tried the beer suggested old yeast, and I'm willing to take that into account, as due to failed starters, i've fallen back on the old kit yeasts I have stored in the fridge.
Mainly I'm going to blame my cleaning methods. In the past I've used bleach, and have had success with it. Just last year I tried some homebrand nappisan, and that's where the trouble has started.
I'm now back to good old bleach (although I bought some Iodophor recently), but the latest brew (a cheap half batch) still has the flavour, it's reduced somewhat, but it's still there.
Does anyone have any hints on getting those smells & flavours out?
I have to kick this thing before I waste anymore time & money on good brews again.
By the way, the fermenter is now 3 years old, do they have a shelf life as such?
Cheers
Pete