[JRandomFreeper]

Cidery, but it is what it is. Supposed to have been a lager. It is well carbonated. And hoppy. I've had it around since Feb, and just cracked it open.

I won't waste it.

/johnny

[Red_Devil 232]

Could it have been the yeast strain you used?

[Red_Devil 232]

Advice from John Palmer - Cidery flavors can have several causes but are often the result of adding too much cane or corn sugar to a recipe. One component of a cidery flavor is acetaldehyde which has a green-apple character. It is a common fermentation byproduct and different yeasts will produce different levels of it depending on the recipe and temperature. Cidery flavors are encouraged by warmer than normal temperatures and can be decreased by lagering.

If it is caused by aceto bacteria, then there is nothing to be done about it. Keep the fruit flies away from the fermentor next time.