Which recipe did you follow? I noticed that Theakstons are now telling us what's in it and it's close but not the same as the recipe in Graham Wheeler's book! I feel a clone attempt coming on for Christmas...Tried the first bottle of my Old Peculiar clone, maybe a bit early, as it was bottled less than two weeks ago.
It was a bit under-carbed, but tasted just like.......Old Peculiar....result!
Which recipe did you follow? I noticed that Theakstons are now telling us what's in it and it's close but not the same as the recipe in Graham Wheeler's book! I feel a clone attempt coming on for Christmas...
The Coopers larger was the first brew I made with the normal (32 bottle) FV. It would never be classed as a really special drink but it was more than drinkable, after time. Due to there being a lot more bottles, I did take some time to get through them all. More than half were costumed after 2 months in the bottle. By then it was a very clear drink with an OK amount of fizz. The head was never the best and I often thought that I had done something wrong. Other beers past its were food with fizz and head so I just took it that it was this particular kit that was not too grear.Hmmm!
This is a Dry Hopped Coopers Lager that has only been carbonated and conditioned for 10 days ...
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... so maybe your saison needs a bit longer to condition and clear?
PS
Disturbing the bottom sediment may also be the problem so wait a few days and try again.
I have a Cumberland Ale clone in FV at the moment. Yeasties are working their magic while I'm away on hols. Trying to replicate this one because it's one of my wife's faves on tap. IMHO Cumberland never tastes the same out of a bottle as it does from the cask.I hate a gassy brew and all the accompanying belching! The Coopers Lager has a very citrus taste which at the moment is a bit harsh, but with a bit of luck and a few weeks on the shelf, it will mellow into a very palatable brew.
I've just sampled another two of my "Classic" collection from Morrisons.
This Brakspeare Bitter was "passable" but I wouldn't be proud of it ...
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... whereas this Jennings Cumberland is "very nice" and one I would offer to friends, relatives and neighbours!
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However, I won't be looking for a Recipe for either!
Three down, three to go, but I'm still searching for a brew that I would be happy to replicate! abigt
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