I just made a Magic Hat #9 clone (I know love/hate…anyway) after 2 weeks primary I took a sample and the base ale was beautiful then I racked into secondary and added the Vinters Apricot Purée (1 can as per the recipe) and let it ride for 2 weeks. Today I kegged and took a sample and I found this:
FG right on the money.
Color was perfect.
Taste was a little on the sour side… What happened?
I am cold crashing at 35F for the next two weeks. Will the decantation that comes with cold crashing fix this? I am asking this because the sample that I took was a little turbid because of the transfer.
It’s possible there could be some contamination causing the sourness, but if it looks turbid, there’s likely a lot of yeast in suspension which can give a harsh bitter/sour flavor until it drops more clear. Also, using fruit tends to make beers drier and tart - it seems like you’d get fruity sweetness but the actual sugar ferments away. I say give it a week or two at those cold temps and sample. Once the beer is clearer you’ll have a real idea what you have. Let us know.