Just had another idea about something simple to eliminate. Have you checked the thermometer that you use for mash temp? My first ever brew had a bit of bitter aftertaste and I discovered my glass thermometer was reading high (up to 4C) so my first mash must have been in the low 60's.
Not sure if you saw the recent thread about thermometers and testing them, lots of discussion. Not perfect, but a pan of boiling water for 100C and a cup with 60% crushed ice and 40% water (so the ice touches the bottom of the cup) for 0C.
Identifying my problem...
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Re: Identifying my problem...
Was there ever a resolution to this long running issue? Was it indeed down to water treatment?
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Re: Identifying my problem...
This a How To.Martin G wrote:Just had another idea about something simple to eliminate. Have you checked the thermometer that you use for mash temp? My first ever brew had a bit of bitter aftertaste and I discovered my glass thermometer was reading high (up to 4C) so my first mash must have been in the low 60's.
Not sure if you saw the recent thread about thermometers and testing them, lots of discussion. Not perfect, but a pan of boiling water for 100C and a cup with 60% crushed ice and 40% water (so the ice touches the bottom of the cup) for 0C.
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Fermenting:
Conditioning:
Drinking: Southwold Again,
Up Next: John Barleycorn (Barley Wine)
Planning: Winter drinking Beer