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Offline Gordonwerks

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Razen Bitter
« on: June 29, 2013, 04:34:41 pm »
Made a Summer ale and added 5 lb. of raspberry's to the secondary. After a week at 67 degrees in the secondary, I rack to a third carboy. Tasted the result and it is quite nice with a beautiful raspberry flavor up front. The summer ale blends in the middle. However, there is bitterness (I assume from the seeds) that finishes it off. Not really what I want. Is there a way to reduce the bitterness or sweeten it up to mask as it conditions. This is my first try at a fruit ale. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Re: Razen Bitter
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 11:10:11 pm »
You can add more juice or sugar but will have to add something to stun the yeast like potassium metabisulfite.
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Re: Razen Bitter
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2013, 07:10:33 am »
Or add some Lactose or Malto Dextrine.
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