Suggestion on getting creamier body

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  1. hombrepalo

    hombrepalo Zealot (609) Mar 27, 2008 Illinois

    I haven't brewed in a while and I am at an extract/ steeping brew level. I want to make a brew for the warmer seasons such as a weizen, wit, saison, cream, pale, or IPA and would like to achieve a creamy, thick, cloudy body similar to a FFF Rabbid Rabbit or New Glarus Imperial Weizen.

    Any suggestions on what to use?

    Thanks
     
    #1 hombrepalo, Mar 5, 2014
  2. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Wheat extract. You can even make a hoppy wheat beer that would be great for the summer. Maybe use about 2-3oz of citra and simcoe and bitter to about 25ibu.

    edit: with a neutral American yeast
     
    #2 Eriktheipaman, Mar 5, 2014
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  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    If you are willing to brew with Oatmeal (conduct a mini-mash), then Flaked Oats will add a creamy texture to your beers.

    Cheers!
     
    #3 JackHorzempa, Mar 5, 2014
  4. epic1856

    epic1856 Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2006 California

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  5. Iamjeff6

    Iamjeff6 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2013 Virginia

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  6. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
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    lactose.
     
    #6 skivtjerry, Mar 5, 2014
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