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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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Brewing with Ancient Grains
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Cold Steeping Specialty Grains
Steeping specialty grains is a common practice for many homebrewers, particularly those who brew extract or partial-mash recipes. As with ma
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Brewing with Smoked Malt: Tips from the Pros
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Smoking & Roasting Malts
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Brewing with Dehusked Dark Malt
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3 Ways to Wheat
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Steeping & Soaking Grains
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Brewing with Dark Grains
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Beer Starts Here: Base Malts
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Malting At Home
Want to take complete control of your beer’s flavor? Then malt your own barley! Everything you need to know is here.
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Black is Beautiful: Black Malts
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Using Specialty Malts
Always consider these specialty malts when crafting a new recipe to enhance your brew.