BrookdaleBrew
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Big stouts seem to be my white whale as far as brewing goes. I've brewed a few and none have come out like I wanted them to. I'm going to attempt to brew another one soon and I think I've got my water problem under control, but another issue I had with my last batch was lack of body. I want something thick and chewy like Bell's Expedition or Alesmith's Speedway. Is there some secret to this?
Obviously I realize a higher FG is going to give me a fuller bodied beer, so I'm hoping the insane amout of specialty and crystal malt I'm using will give me that. Wouldn't boiling my first runnings for a while before I sparge also contribute to body and mouth feel?
Obviously I realize a higher FG is going to give me a fuller bodied beer, so I'm hoping the insane amout of specialty and crystal malt I'm using will give me that. Wouldn't boiling my first runnings for a while before I sparge also contribute to body and mouth feel?