Have you made it?
You say, "for the most part it tastes like absolute crap," and "this is why it tastes like poopy"
(Rant coming)
I have seen this sentiment over and over about how bad its going to taste, etc...All, literally All from people who have never made it, not a one. This bothers me, A LOT. I am sure you are a great guy, just this kind of thinking bothers me. I think it was Marshall who said this thinking is standing in the way of progress.
For the life of me, I just cant understand what compels a person (almost always male) to get on a thread where someone is interested in making something and tell everyone its going to taste awful, or they are some sort of idiot, etc...when they havent made it! Like I said I am not referring to you, and I know you mean no ill will. If you have made it please share amounts you used, fermentation notes, taste, flavorings, etc.. Sadly, these type of comments are repeated on every thread about this stuff and are getting in the way of progress. We all know this isnt a neipa. My wife likes the stuff and i like low calories. And around the pool its an easy drinker.
I think I am going to make it this morning. And hope this wasnt to personal, i dont want to not be friends with you. Cheers