What is a beer with defects?
The elaboration of beer is an art, but even the beer teachers can find unpleasant surprises in their creations. From strange flavors to aromas that should not be there, knowing the most common defects can save your next batch of beer. Prepare for a trip that will make competition to any beer tasting!
The main complaints of beers: The list you need!
Let us look at the most common mistakes that can ruin a good beer and explore the causes and solutions for each one. Grab your notebook, brewers!
1. The Acetaldehyde Naughty
Yes, that green apple flavor that you didn’t ask for. This flaw can be avoided by ensuring active and healthy fermentation. Do you remember that yeast that you forgot? Give it a little more love.
2. Hot soul: hot alcohol
When your beer is more hot than a sauna, it is time to check the fermentation temperature. Sometimes, less is: try a less fierce yeast.
3. Astringency in sight
If your lips are frowning with each sip, you could have an astringency problem. Here the key is to be soft with those grains and avoid overheating them.
4. Diacetilo, the memory of cinema
That aroma of corn popcorn is not what you are looking for in your beer. Better oxygena the must and use a happy yeast to prevent this from happening.
5. The ghost of the DMS
That taste for boiled corn can ruin your beer experience. You need to boil and cool your must as a professional.
Pay attention to flavor and aroma!
Remember that a beer does not have to be perfect, but it is also true that you must be attentive to details. Investigating and applying these tips can result in a beer worthy of being held.
Who does not want to avoid these mistakes?
At the end of the day, we all want to enjoy a good beer without unforeseen events. Now that you know these common failures, you will be better prepared to deal with them. Health and you never miss your best brew!
A look at the future brewery
With each lot that elaborates, keep these tips in mind and observe how your beer improves. Learn, experience and remember: Each error is a disguised opportunity. The next round could be your masterpiece!
