Metal taste in cellared beer

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Jerk_Store, Feb 18, 2016.

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  1. Jerk_Store

    Jerk_Store Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 Canada (QC)

    Hey guys, I started a beer cellar a little over a year ago, I use dark locker like metal shelves with a door bought at Ikea. It's in a dark and cool corner of my basement and does a good job at keeping the beer cool.

    However, I noticed upon opening beers that have been in there a metal'y taste that eventually dissipates as I drink.

    Any idea where this taste might come from? I can't imagine it would be from the metal, right?

    Any info, if there is any, would be much appreciated :slight_smile:
     
    #1 Jerk_Store, Feb 18, 2016
  2. Beardaxe

    Beardaxe Initiate (39) Sep 29, 2014 Connecticut

    I've gotten this taste before in non-cellared beers and have always wondered about it. Some light googling didn't bring me to any satisfiable conclusions.

    There have also been times where I've split a beer with my fiancé and I tasted something metallic and she didn't or vice versa. Like you, the tastes eventually dissipates (or no longer stands out as we acclimate).

    I would some info on this from more knowledgable people than I.
     
    #2 Beardaxe, Feb 18, 2016
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  3. EF0rs

    EF0rs Initiate (0) Aug 21, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Metallic is a common off-flavor, but it's attributed to issues in the brewing process and doesn't go away with warmth.

    Which beers/styles are you finding it in? I've notice that there are certain hops that I perceive as metallic, but their profiles say I should be experiencing herbal/grassy flavors. Nugget Nectar does this too me if it's too cold.
     
    #3 EF0rs, Feb 18, 2016
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  4. Jerk_Store

    Jerk_Store Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 Canada (QC)

    Yesterday it was Orval, but it's been a variety of things...
     
    #4 Jerk_Store, Feb 19, 2016
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