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Beer-lord wrote:I'm not changing what I do. I find my beer has some decent to above average aroma so I'm gonna keep doing the same as I have.

Interesting info and something to keep in mind, but I agree with you. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is also another good example of why we should often share beers and enter a competition or two. Objective and educated opinions on our beers are a good thing. I've had homebrews where somebody claims a "house flavor" that is actually a consistent flaw. You never know.

Put me in the "Not Worried" category. I read articles and posts on brewing science with interest. But it often ends up with no effect on the taste of the beer I brew.

Didn't mean to start anything just mentioned what the Pope of Foam imparted on a podcast. Truthfully I couldn't tell you what oxidation tastes like or if I have ever tasted oxidation, although Kent @ Blackstone said the Adam Bomb was starting to oxidize, but it tasted ok to me!

No apologies needed. Without discussion, no progress or education is had/made.

Any topic is a good topic IMO.

Kealia wrote:No apologies needed. Without discussion, no progress or education is had/made.

Any topic is a good topic IMO.

So you want to start talking about our presidential candidates?

Dawg LB Steve wrote:Didn't mean to start anything just mentioned what the Pope of Foam imparted on a podcast. Truthfully I couldn't tell you what oxidation tastes like or if I have ever tasted oxidation, although Kent @ Blackstone said the Adam Bomb was starting to oxidize, but it tasted ok to me!

Actually, i'm GLAD you brought this up because I'm about to dry hop in a few days AND I've also found that my hoppier beers tend to lose that quality a little quicker than I'd expect.
Besides, there's never a time that I'm not learning something from this board so, please keep sharing info.

Pudge wrote:

Beer-lord wrote:I'm not changing what I do. I find my beer has some decent to above average aroma so I'm gonna keep doing the same as I have.

Interesting info and something to keep in mind, but I agree with you. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is also another good example of why we should often share beers and enter a competition or two. Objective and educated opinions on our beers are a good thing. I've had homebrews where somebody claims a "house flavor" that is actually a consistent flaw. You never know.

LOL, some of these guys have tasted a beer with my "house flavor" just recently. It is technically a flaw, but not one I can avoid during bretty summer days. And I happen to not mind it so that's a good thing.

That said, my basic view of things is "am I just as happy, or more happy to drink this vs. some commercial beer?". If the answer is yes, then I proclaim my beer as good.

Yeah, I agree with Pudge that sharing beers and entering comps for the feedback is a good thing. But as far as the science goes, my eyes glaze over after about 30 seconds. And I kind of have a pet peeve about people who tout procedures and other things in the interest of "making the best beer you can." I have limited space and kitchen resources, and I don't brew my beer to compete with commercial beer; I brew it because I like it, and it's fun for me.

And always remember The Hat's First Rule of Homebrew: If you like the beer you made, you did it right.

mashani wrote:...LOL, some of these guys have tasted a beer with my "house flavor" just recently. It is technically a flaw, but not one I can avoid during bretty summer days. And I happen to not mind it so that's a good thing...

Naw, if you're aware of what it is and where it comes from yet you enjoy it anyway... that isn't a flaw. That is personal preference. Not knowing any better is a problem.

I'm also spot on with FedoraDave. I don't feel the need to tweak and fine tune my process or my beers. I'm happy where I am. I do like to learn how though as long as they use small words.