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| + | Q: My [[lactobacillus]] based beer did not turn out sour or even the least bit tart. Why? | ||
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| + | A: The biggest factor leading to lack of souring while using lacto is due to the amount of hops in your recipe. Even as much as 2-3 ibu's will inhibit lactic acid production. Try brewing or kettle souring with no hops. | ||
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| − | So, you're looking to brew a [[Gose]] (Gose-uh)? A [[Gose]] has become a favorite first time tart beer to brew | + | So, you're looking to brew a [[Gose]] (Gose-uh)? A [[Gose]] has become a favorite first time tart beer to brew. The dominant flavors in [[Gose]] include a lemon tartness, a herbal characteristic from coriander, and saltiness (the result of either local water sources or added salt). [[Gose]] beers typically do not have prominent hop bitterness, flavors, or aroma. The beers typically have a moderate alcohol content of 4 to 5% ABV. Our [[Gose#Milk_the_Funk_Gose_Recipe| Milk The Funk Gose]] is a great place to start. |
Revision as of 10:23, 14 July 2015
Quick Q&A
Why did my lacto beer did not sour?
Q: My lactobacillus based beer did not turn out sour or even the least bit tart. Why?
A: The biggest factor leading to lack of souring while using lacto is due to the amount of hops in your recipe. Even as much as 2-3 ibu's will inhibit lactic acid production. Try brewing or kettle souring with no hops.
I want to brew a _____
Gose
So, you're looking to brew a Gose (Gose-uh)? A Gose has become a favorite first time tart beer to brew. The dominant flavors in Gose include a lemon tartness, a herbal characteristic from coriander, and saltiness (the result of either local water sources or added salt). Gose beers typically do not have prominent hop bitterness, flavors, or aroma. The beers typically have a moderate alcohol content of 4 to 5% ABV. Our Milk The Funk Gose is a great place to start.