PuppetmanInBC
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I've made this a few times, and really liked it, but I want to increase the mouthfeel. I just emptied my keg of the last of it, and I'm about to brew again.
Anyone have any thoughts on making it a bit thicker?
I was thinking of either increasing the mash temp to 158-162 to get more dextrins. Or I could replace the 2-row with munich. Or I could add some oats or rye (which would also improve the head).
Or I could do a bit of all three - raise the mash temp to 156, replace 1lb of the 2-row with munich, and throw in 8 oz of oats.
I am also going to increase the grain bill and try to get a higher ABV - it's a Christmas beer, and you should have a red nose after a couple of pints.
Comments welcome.
Anyone have any thoughts on making it a bit thicker?
I was thinking of either increasing the mash temp to 158-162 to get more dextrins. Or I could replace the 2-row with munich. Or I could add some oats or rye (which would also improve the head).
Or I could do a bit of all three - raise the mash temp to 156, replace 1lb of the 2-row with munich, and throw in 8 oz of oats.
I am also going to increase the grain bill and try to get a higher ABV - it's a Christmas beer, and you should have a red nose after a couple of pints.
Comments welcome.