How to get more flavor in the finish of the beer?

[stmicbarr]

I recently had someone tell me that a recent dark mild I made had a great grainy/chocolate taste in the middle, but it was lacking much flavor in the finish. What ingredients and/or techniques can increase the finish? I'm not concerned about this recipe for the dark mild, it's just more of a general question.

 

[m00ps]

yeast selection and handling is the #1 factor I think \affects the finish. Water chemistry plays a large role too, but I might rule that out if your other beers arent coming out like that

 

[brewcat]

What was your FG? It sounds to me it probably just finished dry. My thought would be to mash higher. Personally, I like my beers dry.

 

[stmicbarr]

FG was 1.009