:angry: Hi All,
I have recently racked a batch of Coopers Pale Ale only a week or so ago and put it into the fridge gassed it to carbonate it for two days befor tasting it. It tasted a bit watery (lacks flavour compared to the real deal). Is this because I have to let it mature for longer? I've noticed on the Coopers bottles that it gives a "Best After" date instead of Best Before date. I presume this means just that. Is this correct. I am new to this hobby and would just like to know if this brew will get better with age or have I done something to cause the watery taste. I believe maturation is quicker in kegs as opposed to bottling.
After I have decided that fermentation has ceased what should I do next.
Should I just put the fermenter into fridge for a some time before racking it into keg?
Or should I rack it into the keg, then into fridge, gas it and let it sit for a couple of weeks?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
I have recently racked a batch of Coopers Pale Ale only a week or so ago and put it into the fridge gassed it to carbonate it for two days befor tasting it. It tasted a bit watery (lacks flavour compared to the real deal). Is this because I have to let it mature for longer? I've noticed on the Coopers bottles that it gives a "Best After" date instead of Best Before date. I presume this means just that. Is this correct. I am new to this hobby and would just like to know if this brew will get better with age or have I done something to cause the watery taste. I believe maturation is quicker in kegs as opposed to bottling.
After I have decided that fermentation has ceased what should I do next.
Should I just put the fermenter into fridge for a some time before racking it into keg?
Or should I rack it into the keg, then into fridge, gas it and let it sit for a couple of weeks?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers