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Mexican lager is very dark for a lager????


Ausski

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Can anyone suggest what has happened and how to avoid it in the furture? I brewed a coopers Mexican Cerveza and it has finished with a colour not to dissimilar to the contents of the original can extracts????

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2 hours ago, Tone boy said:

Next time check the use by date. Liquid extract gets darker as it ages, so the fresher kits will be a lighter colour.

 

Cheers will check next time.

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13 hours ago, Ausski said:

water, yeast (supplied with product) and dextrose

Well, I have no clue as to why it came out dark, for a Lager.

It may have been an older Can.

Good luck with your next brew 🍻

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Storing the can at a higher temperature accelerates the maillard effect, making the colour darken a bit faster. I wouldn't worry too much though. As long as the yeast isn't affected. I always chuck my yeast sachets directly in the fridge. Better there than under the lid.

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