mrphillips
Well-Known Member
I recently tried my hand at making an oatmeal stout (still in secondary), and it came out a little thin - the FG settled out around 1.010. The OG was also a little higher than I expect - coming out at 1.060.
I was thinking of making it less alcoholic as well as improving the body by adding some dissolved lactose sugar to the secondary. I'm thinking 4 cups water with .5-.75lbs. lactose sugar.
Right now, my hops have my crystal malts perfectly balanced - no bitterness, and very little sweetness - and there is a wonderful, lasting roasted flavor.
In your experience, how would adding lactose sugar to the secondary affect the final beer in terms of body and added sweetness? This is a 5 gallon batch.
I was thinking of making it less alcoholic as well as improving the body by adding some dissolved lactose sugar to the secondary. I'm thinking 4 cups water with .5-.75lbs. lactose sugar.
Right now, my hops have my crystal malts perfectly balanced - no bitterness, and very little sweetness - and there is a wonderful, lasting roasted flavor.
In your experience, how would adding lactose sugar to the secondary affect the final beer in terms of body and added sweetness? This is a 5 gallon batch.