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Offline hoptomation

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Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« on: September 23, 2010, 05:41:53 pm »
I have an american premium lager that ended up with a stronger than I care for diacetyl off-flavor.  Anyone ever try masking diacetyl with a late addition dry hopping in the keg?  I've got amarillo, cascade, chinook, tettnang, or willamette to choose from - any recommendations?
Cheers - Luke

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Re: Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2010, 05:44:51 pm »
Others will have an opinion, but mine is to pitch a starter at full krausen into the beer to clean up the diacetyl.
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Re: Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2010, 08:07:01 pm »
Others will have an opinion, but mine is to pitch a starter at full krausen into the beer to clean up the diacetyl.

+1  I have to agree.  If you try to use dry hopping to cover up the diacetyl I would be inclined to believe you would end up with hoppy, butter flavored beer.  Just my $0.02

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Re: Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2010, 11:48:43 pm »
I'm with the other two, it's the best way to get rid of diacetyl.  Warm it up, pitch an actively fermenting stater, and let it sit for a few days.
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Re: Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 06:45:52 am »
Thanks for the input all.  I'll give it a try!
Cheers - Luke

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Re: Hiding Diacetyl via Dry Hopping
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 06:46:22 am »
Others will have an opinion, but mine is to pitch a starter at full krausen into the beer to clean up the diacetyl.
again, the right fix.  
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