I have a starter underway from a split wyeast smack pack. It's a 3068 for a hefe. I split the pack about 4 weeks ago so hasn't been stored in the fridge too long. First batch using it turned out great so no issues there. Anyway the new starter has been on the stir plate for a couple of days and I took the foil off to take a sniff. It smelled horrible. Sort of like something was off.
Anyway before tipping it out I thought I should do a taste test. Just in case. Thing was it Tasted fine. Didn't taste horrid sort of a little tart but that's all. Certainly didn't want to make me vomit - as I first thought it would.
Now the only different thing I did with this starter that I didn't on the last one was add an old dry yeast pack to the boil to act as some nutrient. (Read that is useful to do)
Anyway what do it do, do I trust my taste buds or my nose? Are unusual / horrible smells from starters common?
Cheers
Anyway before tipping it out I thought I should do a taste test. Just in case. Thing was it Tasted fine. Didn't taste horrid sort of a little tart but that's all. Certainly didn't want to make me vomit - as I first thought it would.
Now the only different thing I did with this starter that I didn't on the last one was add an old dry yeast pack to the boil to act as some nutrient. (Read that is useful to do)
Anyway what do it do, do I trust my taste buds or my nose? Are unusual / horrible smells from starters common?
Cheers