gas

[emenzer]

was wondering if anyone out there has ever experienced extremely bad gas with there homebrew. Was drinking my first batch over the weekend with friends and the beer tasted good but everyone was really messed up the next day. What could be the cause of this. Could my batch have become infected???

[MmmBeer]

did you drink the entire contents of the bottle? You have to leave the bottom 1/4 inch in it with the yeast. Although the yeast is not really bad for you, it can cause bad gas nastiness.

[emenzer]

the beer was extremely clear. No sediment at the bottom and I lefte about an inch or so at every bottle that was poured. Can't imagine it was the yeast.

[chris1kanobi]

Homebrew is made from pure, unprocessed ingredients, which our body digests quickly and easily. With rapid digestion comes access gas being released by the bacterium in our lower intestines. In addition to the production of more gas, the
smells from yeast and hops, is mixed with the already foul gasses. Creating a foul odor frenzy. Drinking homebrew is also often accompanied by various snack foods such as chips, pretzels, onion dip etc. Or accompanied by cigar smoking, all of which contribute to super-foul smelling flatulence, more technically known as "Shreckulitus". Many homebrewers suffer from Shreckulitus and there is no known cure at this time.
Often sufferers are forced into the garage, basement or patio, where more of the contributing factors can be produced and consumed. Advanced forms of the disease include: buying more and more expencive homebrewing equipment, the often
seen "beer belly", hanging out in large groups laughing and brown markings in their underwear. Sufferers often become immune to the stench created by Shreckulitus, so there is little concern for the illness outside of the bed or bathroom. In which case the symptoms are treatable by a hot shower, soap and air freshener. Patients may also need to learn the "tighten cheek" method of allowing gas to escape, without any semi-solid material tagging along, and thus creating the aforementioned brown markings. With proper washing and training, most homebrewer's can live a healthy and "normal" life with this condition. :eek:

[emenzer]

not very pleasant when you are shitting your brains out the whole day after as well. can't believe that this is normal

[chris1kanobi]

Well that's a different story. Did everyone eat the same things? Did anyone not have the splats? If it is linked to the homebrew, you may have an infection, or something was not rinsed of cleanser or sanitizer properly. My FIL goes to a local bar and the soap they use to clean the glasses gives him the splats, he has to order everything in a bottle because of it. Perhaps, someone ther had a virus that spread to the rest of you? Those stomach bugs are quick moving little suckers. Try another homebrew in a few days and see if the same thing happens. I have been drinking homebrew for almost 10 years and never had that problem, unless it was with Mexican food or rotten lettuce.

[YamahaXS]

its not normal. you may never know the cause of you and your friends intestinal bad fortune. could be the beer, but could be some other common food/drink as well.

convince your friends that it was something you all ate, rather than the beer, and make more beer.

[emenzer]

thanks!! bottled my second batch yesterday. A bass clone. Tastes great!!!! Can't wait to drink it!!!!! Fermented nicely. Finished out around 5% (ABV).

[Pappy]

I've found that mixing roasted soy nuts with a good batch of hefeweizen will usually keep a room fogged for half the next day. :D

[paul84043]

I have heard of people that are sensetive to the sediment in beer, but if all of you were suffering, then I would think that either there was something wrong with the beer (unlikely) or that it was something else like a bug, or something you ate.

I have had a couple friends mention the next day "floosh"....but not in a bad way....kind of like a bran muffin.....it's all the soluble fiber in homebrew, it's loaded with it.

I know....send me the rest of the batch, and I'll let you know if it was the beer or not...

I personally have never suffered any explosive, or unusually runny symptoms of homebrew...

[emenzer]

Paul,

where do you live? I will send you a sixer and you can let me know. I think I could be a little sensitive but I still think it is the beer. None of us ate any of the same things last friday night.

eric

[SLOSHomebrewers]

I have a real problem with Sam Adams boston Ale and Lager.

I think it's the hops used, It only happens when consuming volumes that would kill normal men.
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[ray m]

I have noticed a phenomenon that has started with my new addiction to Bell's Cherry Stout. Everytime I drink it, I end up with lots o' gas and a tad bit of, er, intestinal distress. I don't know if it's the yeast they use or if it has something to do with the cherries. Anyway, I am undaunted!!! I will continue to imbibe with the fine brew!!!

Drink hearty!!!! Up the irons!!!!