Condensation inside my finished beer?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Umdrunner, Mar 28, 2016.

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  1. Umdrunner

    Umdrunner Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2015 Wisconsin

    I see condensation inside some of my recent homebrew bottle necks. I put half of my final product straight in the fridge after bottle conditioning (about 1 week), due to limited fridge space, the remainder stayed in my closet for an addition 2-3 weeks. It appears the condensation problem is primarily in the beers that went into the fridge first.

    Any ideas why this happened? The beers with condensation inside definitely taste a little off.
     
    #1 Umdrunner, Mar 28, 2016
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Off how?
     
    #2 VikeMan, Mar 28, 2016
  3. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    It's probably "off" because 1 week isn't long enough to properly bottle condition. Sure, it might be carbonated, but two weeks is about the minimum to let the flavor round out.
     
    #3 scottakelly, Mar 28, 2016
  4. Tebuken

    Tebuken Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2009 Argentina

    It is possible the beers at warmer temperature storage have matured a bit faster than the other, so give the colder ones more time. There´s no problem in regards condensation, forget it.
     
    #4 Tebuken, Mar 28, 2016
  5. Umdrunner

    Umdrunner Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2015 Wisconsin

    I'm new to homebrewing so my ability to tease out exact off flavors is weak currently. I'd say I tasted a slight unexpected fruity/esther like flavor.

    I brewed a 100% centennial hop IPA (extract kit).
     
    #5 Umdrunner, Mar 28, 2016
  6. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    High esters are dependent on the yeast strain and/or high fermentation temps. But I wouldn't expect that to affect only half of a batch. Are you sure it's not sugar sweetness you're tasting? One week isn't usually enough for full carbonation. If it wasn't finished, there would be unfermented priming sugar in your beer.

    ETA: When you say fruity, is it like green apple?
     
    #6 VikeMan, Mar 28, 2016
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  7. Umdrunner

    Umdrunner Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2015 Wisconsin

    To me, it's sweeter than green apple, but a bit harsh, almost boozy. It's light, my brother doesn't taste it, but I'm picky with my beer.
     
    #7 Umdrunner, Mar 28, 2016
  8. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Did you taste the beer just before bottling? Is this new taste different?
     
    #8 PapaGoose03, Mar 28, 2016
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