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Stout tastes good. Lacks body and creaminess

Discussion in 'BIAB Brewing' started by Zeekstr, Jan 29, 2015.

 

  1. #1
    Zeekstr

    Member

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    I brewed a Sierra Nevada Stout clone. 5 gallons all grain BIAB. Added 1 lb oats. Mashed at 151F which after an hour it was at 149F.
    It tastes nice but I wanted more body
    Any suggestions? Thanks.
     
  2. #2
    Wolfbayte

    Third Most Interesting Man in his Cul-de-Sac

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    8oz Maltodextrin at bottling time. You can boil with priming sugar. Mash warmer next time and bump up the oats to 1.5 lbs.
     
  3. #3
    RM-MN

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    More time will also help with the body on your stout. Check it again in about 4 months.
     
  4. #4
    Zeekstr

    Member

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    Thanks but why add to the priming sugar and not the boil?
     
  5. #5
    RM-MN

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    It was assumed that you had already fermented the beer and found it lacking in body but had not bottled it yet. In that case, maltodextrine could be added before bottling as described.

    If you are making a new batch and want to add the maltodextrine, yes it should be added before you boil.
     
  6. #6
    Zeekstr

    Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2015
    Thanks. This batch has been bottled. I will take all of your recommendations into account for my 2015 Stout.
     
  7. #7
    BlueHouseBrewhaus

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 30, 2015
    MD or lactose in the boil and mash at 156 next time. Hey, it's still beer and never (well, hardly ever) a bad thing :)
     
  8. #8
    RM-MN

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 30, 2015
    You might get a little more creamy head if you include some flaked barley in the mash.
     
  9. #9
    duds

    Member

    Posted Jan 31, 2015
    I like raw oats in a stout. To me it adds body and that velvety mouth feel.
     
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