SkaBoneBenny
Well-Known Member
My friend and I were sitting around enjoying a couple Sam Waterston's and ignoring our responsibilities the other day when he pointed out that though my beers are tasty, they lack that "crisp" taste of a store bought six pack. He seemed to think this was an element that could only be added through artifical "industrial" carbonation.
On further thought I realized that though my beers are extremely flavorful and aromatic, they do lack that crisp bite of say Sam Adams, Smuttynose, or Harpoon. Or most commerical craft beers for that matter.Yet when I talk to other homebrewers, and sample their creations, their beers are more or less akin to commerical brands in this respect. Is there something more I can do with my brews to take them to the next level.
I'm very satisfied with my falvor and aroma, its just that texture that really needs work. Could using slightly more than the 5oz pack of bottling sugar perhaps help to add that kick? Or would that just lead to over-carbonation. Maybe I should switch to a different sugar? Maybe... it's something I'm doing wrong in another part of the brewing process. Any suggestions? I'm looking to really bring my bottles to the next level. When my friends come over I watch them to choose Sam Waterston always over the Sam Adams. Well... maybe someday. Thanks!
-Ben
On further thought I realized that though my beers are extremely flavorful and aromatic, they do lack that crisp bite of say Sam Adams, Smuttynose, or Harpoon. Or most commerical craft beers for that matter.Yet when I talk to other homebrewers, and sample their creations, their beers are more or less akin to commerical brands in this respect. Is there something more I can do with my brews to take them to the next level.
I'm very satisfied with my falvor and aroma, its just that texture that really needs work. Could using slightly more than the 5oz pack of bottling sugar perhaps help to add that kick? Or would that just lead to over-carbonation. Maybe I should switch to a different sugar? Maybe... it's something I'm doing wrong in another part of the brewing process. Any suggestions? I'm looking to really bring my bottles to the next level. When my friends come over I watch them to choose Sam Waterston always over the Sam Adams. Well... maybe someday. Thanks!
-Ben