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Why does homemade cold-brew coffee smell fruity only after two days?

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Fruit notes can be normal coffee flavour or early microbial change; refrigerate promptly and discard brews with gas, slime or odd odour.

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What is a practical explanation for this behaviour involving homemade cold-brew coffee smell?

Fruit notes can be normal coffee flavour or early microbial change; refrigerate promptly and discard brews with gas, slime or odd odour.