Pressing day! Though I am excited to press today I am a little hesitant to get exited about this batch of #sake.

The sample I pulled previously does not taste good. It’s got some buttered apricot flavor(?). I’m not sure that’s the best way to put it but that’s what my brain is telling me. So things may be very wrong with this batch.

I tasted the sample pull that let rest for a few days and I’m not sure what the flavor profile is. It is perhaps apricot forward and maybe buttery. I’ll have to give it another taste with some more focus.

I’ll press the rest soon and see how it goes

I’m hoping it changes during secondary into something better, but this batch may end up being a wash.

Yay science! #homebrewsake #homebrewsakeproblems #emeraldmastodon

Update - I tried the sample pull this morning and though it was still a bit buttery on the nose, it wasn’t as strong on the palate. I also tried heating it up in the microwave for 10 & 20 seconds and the flavor was better. This may be a good room temp or winter warmer sake.