I brewed a Mexican lager ~3 weeks ago. I just began my lagering and figured I would take a taste out of curiousity. I was worried this beer would turn out too thin because I had to add water to get the beer over the temperature probe in my CF10 for the temp control. AFter adding water, the OG ended up 1.042 which I was hopeful stood a chance at not tasting watered down, just on the lighter side. I was wrong. I think it tastes alright beyond being thin and the flavour watered down. Maybe the carbonation will help with the mouthfeel and a hot summer day.
I am curious if there are ways to fix this. I intended to add pepper and lime in a gallon or two, and salt and lime in another, so I am hoping this will fix the thin issue. However, is there anyway to fix the mouthfeel? I am unfamiliar with a lot of ingredients so I am not sure if there is anything I can do pre-priming to help this. I have ~5 - 5.5 gallons so I can also experiment with a gallon or two. Is brewing/fermenting another gallon an option and combining them in a keg before carbonating?
I'll take any suggestions you might have.
I am curious if there are ways to fix this. I intended to add pepper and lime in a gallon or two, and salt and lime in another, so I am hoping this will fix the thin issue. However, is there anyway to fix the mouthfeel? I am unfamiliar with a lot of ingredients so I am not sure if there is anything I can do pre-priming to help this. I have ~5 - 5.5 gallons so I can also experiment with a gallon or two. Is brewing/fermenting another gallon an option and combining them in a keg before carbonating?
I'll take any suggestions you might have.
