In article <4272109d$1@clear.net.nz>, Robert Fraser <"rf at paradise net
nz"> says...[color=blue]
> I want to identify a flavour I have had in a few of my pale ales (half
> mash).
>
> What I don't know:
>
> My palate and my ability to describe flavours is poor in the extreme, so
> I know I am not helping myself by not being able to compare it to something.
>
> I can't really identify the flavour from the descriptions in various
> books/ web sites (eg howtobrew.com), although I'll admit I don't know
> what horse sweat smells or tastes like.
>
> What I do know:
>
> I know from extensive research :-) in England and Scotland (and here in
> New Zealand) that this isn't a flavour that is normally present in pale
> ales. However, I have found this flavour in many Belgian ales -
> although from slightly less extensive research :-(
>
> The flavour was not present when the beer was very young (only two weeks
> after bottling), but has developed after the four - six weeks point.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Robert
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Ummmm... send a few bottles over this way. I'll be glad to "taste it
out" for you.

Belgians? Is it banana-like? Best word for it I can think of.

enjoy and don't sweat it.

bob [email]pwhite@hart5.freeserve.co.uk[/email]