Mouthfeel/Body

[brewGF]

In case I oversold the head retention, I'll let the pics do the talking. First is just gently poured, second is 10 minutes later, third is another 10 after that.

 

[JMath]

This won't be super helpful but I want to mention that I just kegged my beer for the first time, and the difference in head retention is astounding.

It was just a simple IPA with 10 lbs pale millet, 3 lbs biscuit rice, and 2 lbs buckwheat. That's the same amount of buckwheat I've been using for several batches, and none have had retention like this. And I'm not just talking about a lot of foam that can happen from a keg, but it actually sticks around longer than from the bottle. Maybe this is already well known but I don't understand the science behind it.

That being said, it could still be something else. I'll know for sure after I keg more batches.

 

[skleice]

This won't be super helpful but I want to mention that I just kegged my beer for the first time, and the difference in head retention is astounding.

It was just a simple IPA with 10 lbs pale millet, 3 lbs biscuit rice, and 2 lbs buckwheat. That's the same amount of buckwheat I've been using for several batches, and none have had retention like this. And I'm not just talking about a lot of foam that can happen from a keg, but it actually sticks around longer than from the bottle. Maybe this is already well known but I don't understand the science behind it.

That being said, it could still be something else. I'll know for sure after I keg more batches.

I've heard that from a few people. I'll be kegging later this year, so that will be nice.

I omitted the beta glucan step from my last brew because I read it could be detrimental to head retention (mainly for highly modified grains). My efficiency took a big hit, but we'll see what effect it has on the final brew. I'm also curious about using some unmalted grains too.

 

[skleice]

Not to beat a dead horse, but I just tried my Hoppy Amber and it had great head retention and lacing. It's only been in the bottle for 7 days too. My strawberry Hefe is the same story. The difference...NO OATS! I was using oats in my hoppy beers to get the slick mouth feel and haze, but it's causing too many problems. No mas! Carry on...

 

[brewGF]

When I have used oats I have obtained zero benefits and have been burdened with extra annoyances. No mas tambien.

 

[JMath]

Oats are out!