ni9e Regular. Joined Sep 4, 2008 Messages 433 Reaction score 0 Location Wirral Dec 5, 2009 #1 Hi guys I kegged my xmas stout 2 weeks ago so had a cheeky half before moving it to the shed but it smelt and tasted of pear drops :shock: has it gone off/become infected?
Hi guys I kegged my xmas stout 2 weeks ago so had a cheeky half before moving it to the shed but it smelt and tasted of pear drops :shock: has it gone off/become infected?
P prolix Landlord. Joined Feb 4, 2009 Messages 1,306 Reaction score 3 Location Thurrock Dec 5, 2009 #2 Esters are the cause not infection. causes poor aeration high brew temps certain yeasts
ni9e Regular. Joined Sep 4, 2008 Messages 433 Reaction score 0 Location Wirral Dec 6, 2009 #3 So will be ok to drink?
P prolix Landlord. Joined Feb 4, 2009 Messages 1,306 Reaction score 3 Location Thurrock Dec 6, 2009 #4 A dark malty beer and you won't be able to tell, the lighter the beer the more pronounced it will be. Nothing bad will happen it will just taste odd
A dark malty beer and you won't be able to tell, the lighter the beer the more pronounced it will be. Nothing bad will happen it will just taste odd
