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flytact
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by flytact » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:01 pm
Please move this if it's not in the right place.
Brewed a simple recipe (see below), only difference in my brewing was the addition of Camden tabs to my brew water. Used a ratio of 1 tab per 12 gallons (45L). Could this chalky taste be because I added too much? I've never had this taste and the tablets were the only thing different. This is the first time I've used them.
I've got an 80/- ready to keg and will see if it is there as well.
Recipe:
* 6.5 lbs. Maris Otter
* 1 lbs. Honey
* 0.5 lbs. Caramalt
* 0.25 lbs. Golden Naked Oats
* 0.25 lbs. Chocolate Malt
1 oz fuggle
wyeast 1728
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by UserDeleted » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:21 pm
Very, Very, Unlikely, I've tried another brewers pilsner beers that have used up to 8 Campden Tablets in 50L, and certainly no 'chalky' taste.
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by mysterio » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:15 pm
Peculiar... I've never used camden tabs or anything like that, I'd be interested to hear if your 80/- has the same taste.
Are there any of those ingredients you haven't used before?
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by flytact » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:30 pm
You know, I've researched this a bit and "chalky" seems to be a flavor profile. I've also done some "research" at home and found that it really isn't too bad and may actually be oddly pleasant.
Caramalt is a new ingredient for me. We'll see about the 80/-.
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by flytact » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:12 pm
OK, the results are in. The chalky taste has disappeared from the first batch and is not at all evident in the 80/-. Chalk it up to being a bit young.
BTW, the Caledonian 80/- is outstanding!! No tweaks or changes. Great recipe.
Johnny Clueless was there
With his simulated wood grain
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by mysterio » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:31 pm
flytact wrote:
BTW, the Caledonian 80/- is outstanding!! No tweaks or changes. Great recipe.
Excellent, i've got this one boiling away at the moment