Sounds odd but my beer has a thin feel

[Moody_Copperpot]

My beer feels almost thin when I take a sip of it, it's odd. I'm not sure why. This is batch 6 or so of all grain for me, and it's kegged, force carbonated. Has anyone else experienced this? It's about 5%, a session Pale Ale.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Try mashing at a bit higher temperature. It'll add more body to the beer.

 

[Moody_Copperpot]

Okay that's what I was looking for, it's lacking in body a bit. What temp do you recommend?

 

[mc_eric]

You could also try adding some carapils to the recipe. I'd try about half a pound at first and adjust it from there.

 

[Bmorebrew]

Also you could try adding some dextrine malt. How's the head retention?

 

[msa8967]

I usually mash at 154 or 156 for 45 minutes to increase the body of my beers. I have also read that you can also add a small amount (4-8 oz) of cariplis to your grain bill in order to increase mouth feel and body.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

I usually mash at 156. I like a full-bodied beer.

 

[Moody_Copperpot]

I'm usually around 154 for my mash. Head retention is good for the lack of body. So carapils and dextrin malt are recommended? I'll try those out!
And they just get added to the mash?

 

[schweaty]

Crystal malt will also add some body to your beer and contribute more flavor than carapils/dextrine. Don't use it too excessively or it will also add more residual sweetness as well. I'd suggest going with crystal 10L or 20L. Carbonation could also be the culprit. At what volume did you carbonate?

 

[Moody_Copperpot]

I'm carbonating 5 gallons at about 30psi for three days, then taking it down to 12 for another day or so.

 

[rayg]

My beer feels almost thin when I take a sip of it, it's odd. I'm not sure why. This is batch 6 or so of all grain for me, and it's kegged, force carbonated. Has anyone else experienced this? It's about 5%, a session Pale Ale.

No idea what the cause is without the recipe and process, but the
best way to get body is to use a yeast that does not attenuate so
much, one of the British ale yeasts. American ale yeast is the worst for
body. Extra carbonation can give the impression of body, but only if
you like high carbonation. Sodium chloride at low levels increases the
perception of body (like 40-60 ppm).

Ray