KLMtheReal
Active Member
Hello guys, I need some help. Today I brewed my first American stout that I plan to get to a local competition in the coming months. My attempt was to brew something like the classic Rogue Shakespeare, with an estimated OG at 1062 (I always get easily to 65% eff). The grain bill asked for flaked oats. The thing is that I didn't knew that I have to cook the oats (I used regular organic raw oats since the guy at the LHBS told me to go for it if I have any), mashed for 60', boiled for 90'. Took a sample and the OG was 1048 (-15% eff)! It's like I didn't even used any oats! The estimated alcohol therefore will be around 5% instead of 6,2% like I planned. Still passes the BJCP requirements but then again, shoot
My question is, will this mishap ruin the beer? Would the oat addition give this distinct creamy mouthfeel, even without the added sugars? I really feel bad since I was working all day for that beer to really shine. But I'll still drink it haha
Cheers!
My question is, will this mishap ruin the beer? Would the oat addition give this distinct creamy mouthfeel, even without the added sugars? I really feel bad since I was working all day for that beer to really shine. But I'll still drink it haha
Cheers!