Thin mouthfeel

[DrewC]

I kegged an ipa a few weeks ago and didn't realize the regulator was set to 30! Now the beer is way overcarbed and has an extremely thin mouthfeel which from what what I read could have been caused the overcarbonaton. Any thoughts on how to correct either both?

 

[Ace_Club]

I kegged an ipa a few weeks ago and didn't realize the regulator was set to 30! Now the beer is way overcarbed and has an extremely thin mouthfeel which from what what I read could have been caused the overcarbonaton. Any thoughts on how to correct either both?

Just release the pressure on the keg and then let some of the carbonation come out of solution. It will equalize out at a lower carbonation level.

As for the thin mouthfeel, there's not much you can do at this point. Was it an all-grain beer? If so, what temp did you mash at?

 

[dedhedjed]

If it is still thin after adjusting the carbonation level, you can add maltodextrin to the keg. Dissolve in water and boil, cool and then add to the keg. It will immediately add to the mouthfeel of a thin beer. I've fixed a couple beers this way.

 

[DrewC]

I released the pressure on the keg several times and I haven't seen a change. Do I need to disconnect from the gas and relieve pressure for any particlar amount of time? I am at serving pressure now.

As for adding malto dextrine...how much? I probably have 4 - 4.5 gallons in the keg.

Thanks

 

[bucfanmike]

try this thread, i overcarbed once and did this and it worked like a charm.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f13/overcarbed-keg-heres-instant-solution-127655/

 

[dedhedjed]

I would probably start with 4oz of maltodextrin, give it a try...if its still too thin give it another 4oz...

The great thing is the effect is immediate, so you can get it just right...