Flavor Issues

[Maltedwisdom]

So I've been brewing for a while now and have noticed that a lot of my beers have a similar "flat feeling". I'm referring to the flavor profile (carbonation is on point ) Mouthfeel is a little weak, and its just light and watery. This is with an attenuated 5.3% alcohol beer (Usually what I go for). Anybody have tips recipe or process wise what might be off and could be improved on? I batch sparge and have an all stainless steel all-grain equipment setup. Higher mash temps? Different sparging technique? Different grain percentages in the grist? Any input would be kewl, thanks! Brew on!

 

[Whatsgoodmiley]

Could you describe your mash technique or the typical grains you use? I've read that if you use a protein rest when it is not needed, it can lead to a thin, watery beer.

 

[bransona]

Throw us a recipe and your typical brew process. Maybe that could help

 

[Maltedwisdom]

Ingredients


Amt

Name

Type

#

%/IBU

20 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) UK (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 87.0 %
1 lbs Biscuit Malt (23.0 SRM) Grain 2 4.3 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 3 4.3 %
8.0 oz Carared (20.0 SRM) Grain 4 2.2 %
8.0 oz Peat Smoked Malt (2.8 SRM) Grain 5 2.2 %
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 6 8.7 IBUs
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 7 10.3 IBUs
1.00 oz Perle [8.00 %] - Steep/Whirlpool 0.0 min Hop 8 0.0 IBUs
2.0 pkg American Ale Yeast Blend (White Labs #WLP060) [50.28 ml] Yeast 9 -
10 gallon batch. Mash Name: Single Infusion, Full Body, Batch Sparge
Sparge Water: 7.14 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: FALSE


Total Grain Weight: 23 lbs
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Mash PH: 5.20 Mash In Add 28.75 qt of water at 168.2 F 156.0 F 60 min

 

[bransona]

Recipe looks ok. Have you checked your water? Sometimes water chemistry can make the difference in boring and full-flavored brewing.

 

[doug293cz]

Recipe looks ok. Have you checked your water? Sometimes water chemistry can make the difference in boring and full-flavored brewing.

+1

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