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Old 02-08-2010, 08:01 PM   #1
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I found several other threads on this topic but was hoping for a more specific answer to my problem. I brewed 2 AG batches several weeks ago, on the same day. 1 Haus PA, 1 Irish Red. 3 weeks primary, 1 week in bottles so far. I hit my OG of 1.052 and FG was 1.010 in each case. Notty yeast. Both beers have a distinct watery taste/feel to them. My question: Is the only explanation for this "greenness?" I've never had this happen before (5 other AG), and both Brews went great. Theyre both 3.5 gallon batches BTW.
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:13 PM   #2
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You could try mashing at a higher temp. This will leave a few more sugars after fermentation and build the body of the brew. Notty seems to eat just about everything if you mash lower than 150ish.
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Old 02-09-2010, 02:58 AM   #3
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The Grain I used was about 6 months old. It was from BMW and was crushed and in a sealed bag. Could this have anything to do with the taste?
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Old 02-09-2010, 03:24 AM   #4
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I would bet that this is just a case of green beer. The FG is at the low end for both styles, but not out of line.

Give it another month or two and it should be fine.
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