[quote=“Pietro”]Thinking back to my first lager (okfest), I seem to remember thinking it was ‘thin’ at my hydro sample tasting.
By and large (though not without exception), I think most lagers do have a lighter mouthfeel than ales by default, as you are using very simple ingredients, dropping out a lot of polyphenols/tannins from the lagering process, and in general just going for a more quaffable, understated flavor profile. So in tasting one without carb when you are used to tasting ale hydro samples, it probably would taste ‘thin’ or even lifeless.
I wouldn’t mess with this one (especially before its carbed). Do a blind triangle tasting with Sam Adams and see if you can tell if one’s lighter in mouthfeel (though unless you’re process and recipe are completely on the money, and they might be, you will be able to tell which one is the homebrewed beer, regardless of body!). As you say, if you REALLY don’t like the finished product, brew it again and tweak.
Carbonation, especially with lagers, is really critical to the taste/drinking experience of them.[/quote]
Thanks alot…yes exactly what you said… it was very thin and lifeless… even the smell was very faint…but the taste is great… light but great…once carbed i will give it the final verdict and see what needs to be tweaked…either way it will be a tasty easy drinking beer…cheers
