Trying the Coopers Stout

Having read that it is reasonable to start tasting how a beer is doing after as little as 4 days, I decided after 5 days to have a taste of the Stout.

First impressions were ok, but then I was hit by subtle tones of the soapy salty taste I recognised from the brewing process. I very quickly found I couldnt drink any more of it, so poured half a bottle away, and will give it a little longer in case these flavours disappear, but I am not hopeful.

I'm not really sure what caused the problem. I have certainly turned down the temperature in the brewing room a little, but after that Im just not sure. Hopefully the next beer will be ok, having started it in the belief that the Stout had come out ok.