Hi all
I have just brewed an export porter and noticed a strong burnt wood smell. When I run off to my fermenter I noticed the element was caked in black stuff which will not come off. Ditch the brew?
Many thanks
Bedders
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guypettigrew
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Definitely don't ditch the brew. Ferment as usual. It should be fine.
What grains did you use, and was there any sugar in it?
Guy
What grains did you use, and was there any sugar in it?
Guy
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Bedders1802
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4500g Maris otter
420g each of 12l crystal, chocolate, and brown malt
200g black malt
Brambling cross leaf hops in muslin bags.
I also added 500g light spray malt during the boil which I just tipped in slowly
420g each of 12l crystal, chocolate, and brown malt
200g black malt
Brambling cross leaf hops in muslin bags.
I also added 500g light spray malt during the boil which I just tipped in slowly
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Edit above
120l crystal malt
120l crystal malt
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Should have a nice strong porter there!
Possibly not enough stirring as the wort came to the boil, or when the spray malt was added.
The beer will be fine. But you need a way to clean the element.
Do you have any sodium percarbonate or similar? It will clean the element and get it as good as new.
Guy
Possibly not enough stirring as the wort came to the boil, or when the spray malt was added.
The beer will be fine. But you need a way to clean the element.
Do you have any sodium percarbonate or similar? It will clean the element and get it as good as new.
Guy
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Thanks guy
Will the strong burnt smell disappear and will it taste burnt do you know
Will the strong burnt smell disappear and will it taste burnt do you know
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My guess is the burnt smell/taste will contribute positively to the final flavour.
Fermentation could well take some of the smell out as the CO2 bubbles up through the beer.
Don't give up on it!
Guy
Fermentation could well take some of the smell out as the CO2 bubbles up through the beer.
Don't give up on it!
Guy
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This was only my 4th brew so I am new to it all. Many thanks
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Just to let you know, my porter has turned out really nice and most of the burnt taste and smell has gone. What remained has added a good flavour so I am happy.
Many thanks
Bedders
Many thanks
Bedders
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Excellent news! Have you managed to clean the element in your boiler?
Guy
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Barkeepers friend is excellent for cleaning residue of stainless steel vessels. I have found the cream version best. Needs a good shake.
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Yes I managed to get it off thanks
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Isn't it a 'polish'? Is it recommended for use inside kettles? Just saying because I was a bit shocked by some BrewTools fanboy who was on PooTube claiming how brilliant it was for cleaning the inside of his kegs and BrewTools thingy. I bet he sprayed it on his cock too.Kingfisher4 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:38 amBarkeepers friend is excellent for cleaning residue of stainless steel vessels. I have found the cream version best. Needs a good shake.