is my pilsner alright.

[andyspet]

just bottled my coopers pilsner,but my only concern is the smell, it still smelt pretty strong. does any one know how it should smell. :wha:

 

[RobWalker]

bit early to tell. young beer has weird smells and flavours. how does it smell? try to describe it...

 

[andyspet]

bit early to tell. young beer has weird smells and flavours. how does it smell? try to describe it...

sort of a mixture of egg and vinegar but not over powering i suppose the only way will give it a while and see what happens, the brew itself looks OK no scum or jelly on surface.

 

[RobWalker]

Those are both common side effects of cider but not beer, hahah.

What yeast did you use? Cheap yeasts can be responsible for this but the good news is it's just down to time.

A bit o' googling tells me that the yeast needs to convert the Acetaldehyde into Ethanol - aka cidery qualities into booze. Just give it a little time if it's new, or "green" as they say :)

 

[StrangeBrew]

just bottled my coopers pilsner,but my only concern is the smell, it still smelt pretty strong. does any one know how it should smell. :wha:

Brewing is a pretty ugly process and can produce all kinds of visual ( in the fermenter) looking nasties as well as some quite off smells... Providing it's not infected they will settle down with time....

Taste a bottle it wont be ready or particularly nice yet but you can instantly spot something seriously wrong like vinegar or other really nasty tastes... Other wise if it just doesn't taste or smell particularly wonderful yet leave a month or two ... it will improve !

:

 

[andyspet]

Those are both common side effects of cider but not beer, hahah.

What yeast did you use? Cheap yeasts can be responsible for this but the good news is it's just down to time.

A bit o' googling tells me that the yeast needs to convert the Acetaldehyde into Ethanol - aka cidery qualities into booze. Just give it a little time if it's new, or "green" as they say :)

the yeast was the one that comes with the coopers kit, afto just keep my fingers crossed, if it comes to the worst suppose i could use it to pickle beetroots ha ha

 

[andyspet]

just bottled my coopers pilsner,but my only concern is the smell, it still smelt pretty strong. does any one know how it should smell. :wha:

Brewing is a pretty ugly process and can produce all kinds of visual ( in the fermenter) looking nasties as well as some quite off smells... Providing it's not infected they will settle down with time....

Taste a bottle it wont be ready or particularly nice yet but you can instantly spot something seriously wrong like vinegar or other really nasty tastes... Other wise if it just doesn't taste or smell particularly wonderful yet leave a month or two ... it will improve !

:

: i tasted some and though a little bitter it,s not to bad actually

 

[Hollow Legs]

Coopers Euro lager smells of rotten eggs while it is brewing, and it tastes fantastic when it is finished :

Never done a pils but would imagine it is akin to the Euro lager, don't worry, the way I judge things is if the wife don't like the smell or taste of the brew it is gonna be ace

Good luck

Colin.

 

[andyspet]

Coopers Euro lager smells of rotten eggs while it is brewing, and it tastes fantastic when it is finished :

Never done a pils but would imagine it is akin to the Euro lager, don't worry, the way I judge things is if the wife don't like the smell or taste of the brew it is gonna be ace

Good luck

Colin.

ha ha im sure your right, cant wait till it,s ready : :drink:

 

[Walker]

yeh my coopers euro lager and pilsner do the same, at 14c they will need at least 4 weeks to reach og so patience is key for me

for you though, just be reassured that the smell is normal , these lagers need a long condition then taste outstanding

by the way it is indeed lager yeast with the coopers european lager and coopers brewmaster pilsner, brew cool

 

[Swift Pint]

Sulphur /egg smells are common for fermenting lagers, and will fade out as you condition the beer in the bottles. Give it a few weeks somewhere cool and it wont be a problem!

 

[andyspet]

Sulphur /egg smells are common for fermenting lagers, and will fade out as you condition the beer in the bottles. Give it a few weeks somewhere cool and it wont be a problem!

cheers :