Why?

[TidalPete]

Brewers,

My first attempt at an Oktoberfest seems to be a total flop. (To my tastes anyway).
Ever the more so that I tried to imitate Barry Cranston's most excellent recipe with the grain & hops that I had on hand. Cheers Barry. :beer:
My dregs keg that includes bits of everything I have kegged for the last 6\8 brews tastes better than my poor Oktoberfest effort.
Most of my beers are drinkable at least but this is a very poor attempt at a world renowned beer by a celebrated brewer & I can't help but admit I need guidance here?


Recipe -----------------

View attachment Oktoberfest.txt

TP

 

[chappo1970]

Need more info on what you didn't like about the beer Pete? Malts, esters etc etc...

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

Mate just give up and move to Kit and Kilo Not that there's any thing wrong with that :lol: cough ... There will be no child living in poverty ..........
GB

 

[Tyred]

A total flop to your taste. The taste isn't what you expected it to be ?

I notice you did mention that the malt was a little old. From your test file "Vienna upped to 3.00Kg to allow for age degradation." How old was it ? Perhaps the older malt may be where it issue is ?

You also subbed the hops as well. Maybe the different flavour/aroma from those hops as opposed to the original recipe ?

I can't really think of anything else that may be the problem. I can only notice the differences that you have pointed out already.

 

[///]

Why? Wished i asked that myself some years ago. Why not do up to 9 x 1200l batches a week ... ohh the humanity!

Brewers do not plan, they do, planning is for the sales reps ....


Scotty