I think this is the 4th version of Jagged now. I’m still trying to get a rough, roasty, bitter stout. But all I keep getting is smooth, chocolat-y stouts… That everyone loves.

Yes they are great beers, but I’m looking for something… Jagged.

I know it’s my water. I’ve tried different profiles meant for stouts, but they still come out smooth as a babys ass. 3 lbs of roast in a 5 gallon batch should give some sort of bite.

This batch was my water with baking soda in the mash. It left me with a decent body stout.. but still not jagged. It took 40 points at the midwinter homebrew comp which is a big national contest.. so it almost made me keep it where it is…but I want a rough one.

Think the next one I’ll start using some distilled water to see if that helps. But till then I’ll enjoy this one.

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