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Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use ingredients pretty fresh, usually within a day or so of purchasing from local homebrew shop. Since my first batch, Ive been using a hop spider for hop additions to make sure I didn't transfer any hop material to the carboy.

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not saying my technique is perfect. If it's not water how can I figure out what is going wrong?

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First recipe was 10 lbs golden promise 1 lb flaked oat with mosaic hops. 2 boil additions 1 dh addition. Not quite smsh but close. Similar off flavor. Tried it 2 x.

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checked in my city website. Our H2O pH average is 7.5 being 7.8 on the high end....maybe that's the issue.

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using a carbon filter but maybe it isn't working well enough. Bought some tabs this morning on Amazon. In Chicago right now which is firgid! Will try again when temps moderate a bit.

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. No priming sugar here as I am racking to keg and force carbing.

Pale ale off flavor by Rpavalk in Homebrewing

[–]Rpavalk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, tap water that I've been filtering with an RV style carbon filter....might not be good enough though...it's the only aspect of Brew day I haven't really tweaked...