Double chocolate oatmeal stout recipe

[Jason1112]

Ok guys I need some advice. Here's the recipe. 10lbs pale ale malt. 1.5lbs chocolate malt. 2 lbs flaked oats. 1lbs crystal malt 40l. It's a 5g batch I ended up with 5.50g. My question is that it lacks the thick creaminess of a stout and it tastes good but the flavor is a little weak, not like a normal stronger tasting stout. Would the extra half gallon make that much of a difference? Or do I need to add something for the creaminess an stronger taste? Thanks for any advice

 

[Jason1112]

Forgot to add. 2oz kent godings pellets...05oz northern brewer pellets. An I used us05 for yeast

 

[bmcgarry]

What was the calculated and measured OG?

 

[Jason1112]

Calculated was 1.060. Og was 1.054

 

[beerman123]

what temp did you mash at? Mashing at higher temps gives you more body but less fermentable sugars. 2 lbs of flaked oats should be plenty to give you that good mouthfeel your after so maybe try mashing at a higher temp. I usually add some carapils and/or wheat to my stouts for added body as well.

 

[Jason1112]

Thanks for the reply. I was missing something in the taste I will add some wheat next time. I mashed at 155 for 60min

 

[beerman123]

155 is good enough IMO. You could also try a 90 min boil to get closer to your target yield of 5gallons and your target OG. Most stouts I make I do a 90 min boil and some as long as 120 mins. Every batch is different so its all about hitting your targeted numbers.

 

[Jason1112]

Ok thanks beerman123. I'll try to boil longer next time an get it at 5g mark that mite make a bigger difference than I thought