c45615 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I have recently brewed 2 batches of coopers real ale using a kilo of brewing sugar in each.I waited a month and tried a few only to find out they tasted sour.I was woundering why this might of happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 A sour taste is normally associated with infection. I assume you are using a closed fermentation method. Can you give us a description of your cleaning/sanitising methods? How old are your fermenting vessels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c45615 Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 I cleaned my fermenter with black and gold unscented bleach and my bottles with Super Steri which is Alkaline salts.My fermenter is about 8 months old.I have done about 15 brews out off it and have not had a sour taste with the others.I use plastic bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Try dropping the sugar and using brew enhancer or dextrose instead. See if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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