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Grains
Grain is the backbone of beer. Base malt is the primary source of sugar that is fermented into alcohol by yeast, and specialty malts take beer recipes a step further, adding color, flavors, and aromas that make many styles what they are.
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Mastering Milling
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Base Malts: Tips from the Pros
There is a huge variety of base grains out there that differ by type, barley variety, and maltster practices. These malts make up the majori
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The Dark Side of Malt
Dark, roasted malts contribute color, flavor, head retention qualities, and other benefits. Learn how these malts are made, what types are a
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Mr. Wizard
Is There a Difference Between Rolled and Flaked Grains?
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Evaluating Malt
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Understanding Malt Specs
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Roasted Malts: Tips from the Pros
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Dark Secrets of Roasted Grains
The term roasted grains covers a broad spectrum of both malted and unmalted cereal grains with varying effects on your brew. Learn the basic
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Mr. Wizard
Is There Any Harm Milling Twice?
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Malted “Others”: Adjuncts that are no longer raw
There is a big world of malted grains outside of barley. Explore some of those options and some best practices when stepping outside of craf
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Heirloom and Alternative Grains
If you are searching for a way to impart unique flavors that often showcase the regional terroir of where they are grown, heirloom and other
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Unmalted Adjuncts: It’s okay to flake out sometimes
There is a lot of negativity surrounding certain unmalted cereal grains. Many folks think they will cheapen a beer. Denny and Drew are here