[curtism1234]

I visited Pensacola Bay Brewery in Florida last week (spectacular beer by the way) and thought their Kolsch was very unique from others I have tried. It had a very distinctive air and salty flavor - a California Common came to mind. Was this light sulfer?

They said it was a Munich yeast.

Any idea of what they may have used?

Thanks

[pete b]

I visited Pensacola Bay Brewery in Florida last week (spectacular beer by the way) and thought their Kolsch was very unique from others I have tried. It had a very distinctive air and salty flavor - a California Common came to mind. They said it was a Munich yeast.

Any idea of what they may have used?

Thanks

Air?

[curtism1234]

I visited Pensacola Bay Brewery in Florida last week (spectacular beer by the way) and thought their Kolsch was very unique from others I have tried. It had a very distinctive air and salty flavor - a California Common came to mind. They said it was a Munich yeast.

Any idea of what they may have used?

Thanks

Air?

Stale quality like you're drinking an Anchor Steam. Don't know how else to describe it... 

[dmtaylor]

Unfortunately I'd probably have to taste it myself to help you out.

[denny]

I visited Pensacola Bay Brewery in Florida last week (spectacular beer by the way) and thought their Kolsch was very unique from others I have tried. It had a very distinctive air and salty flavor - a California Common came to mind. They said it was a Munich yeast.

Any idea of what they may have used?

Thanks

Air?

Stale quality like you're drinking an Anchor Steam. Don't know how else to describe it... 

stale as in oxidized?

[kramerog]

The salty flavor could from the water they are using.  Do you get salty flavor from Cal Commons?

[Stevie]

I can't say I get an "air" flavor from anchor steam. I get lots of malt with herbal and woodsy, almost like fresh soil.

[curtism1234]

stale as in oxidized?
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I would certainly not describe it as a sherry or metalic flavor. It would be closer to a paper flavor but I don't think it was oxidized.

The salty flavor could from the water they are using.  Do you get salty flavor from Cal Commons?

I do not get a salty flavor with Anchor Steam and the couple of homebrews I have tried. Perhaps it is the water, the city is probably pumping it in from the Gulf. I did not taste the local water during my visit.

[morticaixavier]

stale as in oxidized?

I would certainly not describe it as a sherry or metalic flavor. It would be closer to a paper flavor but I don't think it was oxidized.

The salty flavor could from the water they are using.  Do you get salty flavor from Cal Commons?

I do not get a salty flavor with Anchor Steam and the couple of homebrews I have tried. Perhaps it is the water, the city is probably pumping it in from the Gulf. I did not taste the local water during my visit.
[/quote]

paper says oxidation. That's a packaging fault. Metallic would not be oxidation. That's ussually a water problem.

Salty says water to me as well. I don't think what you are describing is a yeast character though. Doesn't really sound like something I'd want to replicate either.

[brewinhard]

paper says oxidation. That's a packaging fault. Metallic would not be oxidation. That's ussually a water problem.

Salty says water to me as well. I don't think what you are describing is a yeast character though. Doesn't really sound like something I'd want to replicate either.
[/quote]

+1. 

[HoosierBrew]

paper says oxidation. That's a packaging fault. Metallic would not be oxidation. That's ussually a water problem.

Salty says water to me as well. I don't think what you are describing is a yeast character though. Doesn't really sound like something I'd want to replicate either.

+1. 
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+2  Sounds pretty flawed.

[denny]

stale as in oxidized?

I would certainly not describe it as a sherry or metalic flavor. It would be closer to a paper flavor but I don't think it was oxidized.

The salty flavor could from the water they are using.  Do you get salty flavor from Cal Commons?

I do not get a salty flavor with Anchor Steam and the couple of homebrews I have tried. Perhaps it is the water, the city is probably pumping it in from the Gulf. I did not taste the local water during my visit.

paper says oxidation. That's a packaging fault. Metallic would not be oxidation. That's ussually a water problem.

Salty says water to me as well. I don't think what you are describing is a yeast character though. Doesn't really sound like something I'd want to replicate either.
[/quote]

Actually I get metallic from some oxidized beers.  Still just guessing, though.

[majorvices]

I wonder if they didn't use WY2124, which is used by many breweries at warmer temps to create more ale like flavors.

"Salty and air" to me says you were hanging at the beach with a wonderful salty sea breeze that has altered and even possibly enhanced your perception.

[ynotbrusum]

Or maybe it was a Gose?

[majorvices]

Or maybe it was a Gose?

That would explain it completely, they pulled the wrong tap.