S-189 Is It Just Me Or Does It Leave A Sweet Taste

[jacknohe]

I've used S-189 (Swiss Lager) yeast twice now. Different hops and slightly different malt bills.

Does anyone else find it gives off a sweet after taste?

 

[amiddler]

What's your mash temp? To high perhaps?

 

[jacknohe]

66C in both instances. Funny thing. Just seems to have the same sweet after taste.

 

[bconnery]

66C in both instances. Funny thing. Just seems to have the same sweet after taste.

That's beccause 66C is too high for a lager in my book. I mash down at 63/64 when using s189...

 

[milob40]

when usins s189 i found the same in my very long learning curve with ag. i now mash lagers at 63 but make sure you mash for a full 90 min or your efficiency will drop. :icon_cheers:

 

[Mayor of Mildura]

There are a few things that can cause this. What's your recipe? what was the OG and FG?

 

[adam]

Compared to 34/70, yes I reckon it does finish slightly sweeter