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epic501j · 01-07-2011, 05:52 AM

Hi
Im not totally new but havent brewed in couple years.I was wondering how you would make a beer more creamy ? Something like a porter as I love porter.I just brewed up a batch last night and its bubbling in my living room

Not thicker just you know creamier

thank you in advance for taking the time to reply.

oh yeah one other quick question,how long can a beer sit in the secondary ?
thanks

JonK331 · 01-07-2011, 06:20 AM

Adding oats works pretty well. Gives a creamier mouthfeel. You can leave a beer in the primary for months. Secondary even longer.

epic501j · 01-07-2011, 07:39 AM

Hi
thank you for your quick reply.What kind of oats woudl you suggest how much ? and creamier mouth feel is excatley what im talking about,you hit the nail on the heade with ath discreiption.Would I be able to add it to them now or is somthing you have to do whiel your boiling ?
thanks

stevo155 · 01-07-2011, 12:13 PM

Flaked oats, but I always use Quaker Oats from the grocery store. I do all grain so I add them to my mash.

epic501j · 01-07-2011, 06:48 PM

so how much would you add 1lb or add them begining of the boil or ?
thanks

stevo155 · 01-07-2011, 06:59 PM

I use about 1 lb in a 5 gallon batch. You'll need to do a partial mash to convert the oats, otherwise you are just adding starch. Add everything to your steeping bag and then throw in some milled 2-row ( about 1 lb - make sure to account for this in your recipe ) and hold at 150-152F for about 20-30 minutes.