rivertranced
Well-Known Member
We brewed our first all grain batch a couple of weeks ago. It was a comedy of errors, but we learned a lot and our second go-round was quite a bit smoother (though not perfect!).
Upon racking the first batch (Dead Guy clone) to the secondary, it seemed over-attenuated. Not only did we overshoot our FG (down to 1.006 when we expected 1.010), but it tastes super dry and bitter, without any body or sweetness. I think it will be worse after time in the secondary.
I think the primary driver of this error was too low of a mash temp. I am using a keggle for my MLT and am having a hard time keeping a consistent mash temp.
I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what I can do to the Dead Guy clone to make it more drinkable. 5+ gallons of this badboy will not be a delight as is. I was thinking of a dry hop, perhaps something citrusy or floral. Any other thoughts?
Upon racking the first batch (Dead Guy clone) to the secondary, it seemed over-attenuated. Not only did we overshoot our FG (down to 1.006 when we expected 1.010), but it tastes super dry and bitter, without any body or sweetness. I think it will be worse after time in the secondary.
I think the primary driver of this error was too low of a mash temp. I am using a keggle for my MLT and am having a hard time keeping a consistent mash temp.
I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what I can do to the Dead Guy clone to make it more drinkable. 5+ gallons of this badboy will not be a delight as is. I was thinking of a dry hop, perhaps something citrusy or floral. Any other thoughts?