The Scientist
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 7/3/05
- Messages
- 330
- Reaction score
- 2
Hi all,
I've had an earthy / herbal / dirty flavour come through in a could of my brews over the last few months and I'm not sure what is causing this.
I've considered that it is possibly from using unviable / old / under pitched yeast, but have not been able to find any info to back this up. I have been creating a starter for each brew and I taste all starters before pitching but have not picked up this flavour at this stage.
What flavours are created from a yeast which is under stress?
What can produce earthy / herbal / dirty flavours?
Any info would be good.
Cheers,
TS
I've had an earthy / herbal / dirty flavour come through in a could of my brews over the last few months and I'm not sure what is causing this.
I've considered that it is possibly from using unviable / old / under pitched yeast, but have not been able to find any info to back this up. I have been creating a starter for each brew and I taste all starters before pitching but have not picked up this flavour at this stage.
What flavours are created from a yeast which is under stress?
What can produce earthy / herbal / dirty flavours?
Any info would be good.
Cheers,
TS