I just cracked open my first Autumn Amber Ale from Midwest and it smells fine, but upon tasting it has a bit of a tartness. Now, what I am wondering is if it is infected or if I am just overthinking it? Let me know your thoughts. The beer is definitely drinkable, but not what I was expecting. I also have read that you can drink infected beer and not have too much to worry about, and being that this is definitely drinkable, shouldn't be an issue. I just don't want to have to drainpour a 6 week process. Cheers!
Unexpected tartness isn't usually welcome, and could be a sign of infection. Though, that's not a lot of information go on. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with drinking infected beer...so as long as you like...drink up.
I think it may be, but after having a second, the flavors are starting to come into their own. It isn't what I expected it to be, but I can drink these rather easily. I think this may have been a more misunderstanding of my expectations rather than full on infection. Who knows, may be infected, but it will continue to be infected in my stomach.
There may be just one or a few contaminated bottles in your batch. If that's the case, be sure to clean and sanitize each bottle very well.
Does a six week process mean two to three weeks fermenting followed by three or four weeks in the bottle? If so...give it another week or two and report back. Should be much more better by then.
