Mutno New Member Joined Jul 15, 2019 Messages 14 Reaction score 8 Points 3 Dec 25, 2019 #1 My APA tasted good after 2 weeks, but after 3 weeks beer changed color and taste stale. Could be oxidation? And why did it appear after 3 weeks?
My APA tasted good after 2 weeks, but after 3 weeks beer changed color and taste stale. Could be oxidation? And why did it appear after 3 weeks?
Yooper Ale’s What Cures Ya! Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 16, 2013 Messages 3,331 Reaction score 2,668 Points 113 Location Upper Michigan/Florida Dec 25, 2019 #2 Yes, it definitely sounds like oxidation. The color change (darker I assume) and stale taste are telltale signs. It may have happened during packaging if the beer was exposed to oxygen or splashed when transferring.
Yes, it definitely sounds like oxidation. The color change (darker I assume) and stale taste are telltale signs. It may have happened during packaging if the beer was exposed to oxygen or splashed when transferring.
Ozarks Mountain Brewery Moderator Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 20, 2012 Messages 8,876 Reaction score 7,098 Points 113 Dec 25, 2019 #3 sounds like oxidation, I've had that happen
Mutno New Member Joined Jul 15, 2019 Messages 14 Reaction score 8 Points 3 Dec 26, 2019 #4 Is there a way to fix it? Will aging change anything?
Ozarks Mountain Brewery Moderator Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 20, 2012 Messages 8,876 Reaction score 7,098 Points 113 Dec 26, 2019 #5 while the beer is young yes but now I'm afraid not sorry
Yooper Ale’s What Cures Ya! Staff member Established Member Joined Nov 16, 2013 Messages 3,331 Reaction score 2,668 Points 113 Location Upper Michigan/Florida Dec 27, 2019 #6 Unfortunately, with age, oxidation will get worse. Drink them fast if they are still palatable.