Trilby Brown Ale

[FedoraDave]

I posted in another forum that I had intended to make a batch of Fogbank Amber Ale a few weeks ago. But I miscalculated and misunderstood my recipe, and bought a bunch more chocolate malt than the recipe called for. So I didn't brew Fogbank Amber Ale, and I kind of figured this might be a good start for the brown ale recipe I've been struggling with for a while.

With some modifications on the base malt, hops, and yeast, I think this has promise. Here's what I used:

10# Munich
2# Victory
0.5# Chocolate

1.5 Oz. Hallertau -- 60 minutes
1 Oz. Hallertau -- 20 minutes
1.5 Oz. Hallertau -- 7 minutes

WLP004 - Irish Ale Yeast

The yeast may stay the same, as it's good for darker ales. But I think I'll use Maris Otter instead of the Munich, and Fuggle for the hops.

Right now, tasting this, it's a good brown ale, and may still improve with age (it's been in the keg for a week, but I had a couple of experimental pints today). I'd like a little more body, which mash temp may help, and some more caramel undertones.

Any suggestions for that?