Trent
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Gday all
I know that there has been alot of discussion lately about what water to grain ratio's are used, and I dont need to know what everyone uses, but the benifits of mashing thinner. I seem to be one of the few that mash thickly at 2.1L/kg, and while I am very happy with (some) of my beers, I have noticed that when I try and have a session on them (more than 4 in a sitting), they become quite filling, despite being fully attenuated (between 1010 and 1015). I am just wondering if increasing my ratio to 3L/kg for a few brews may improve this "drinkability"? Obviously, things like a mild, or a really big beer will still warrant a low ratio, but has anyone ever noticed a difference in fillingness, or lack of, due to the different mash in ratio's? If no-one has any real evidence or theories one way or the other, I will try a few batches and see how it goes and report my findings. I dont mind thickish beers, as I usually only have one or 2 at a time, but I would still like to have some that I can drink all night without getting too "bloated".
All the best
Trent
I know that there has been alot of discussion lately about what water to grain ratio's are used, and I dont need to know what everyone uses, but the benifits of mashing thinner. I seem to be one of the few that mash thickly at 2.1L/kg, and while I am very happy with (some) of my beers, I have noticed that when I try and have a session on them (more than 4 in a sitting), they become quite filling, despite being fully attenuated (between 1010 and 1015). I am just wondering if increasing my ratio to 3L/kg for a few brews may improve this "drinkability"? Obviously, things like a mild, or a really big beer will still warrant a low ratio, but has anyone ever noticed a difference in fillingness, or lack of, due to the different mash in ratio's? If no-one has any real evidence or theories one way or the other, I will try a few batches and see how it goes and report my findings. I dont mind thickish beers, as I usually only have one or 2 at a time, but I would still like to have some that I can drink all night without getting too "bloated".
All the best
Trent