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Note: you will need at least a 6.5-gallon fermenter Place crushed crystal and Special B malted grains in 2 gallons (7.6 L) of 155° F (68° C) water and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain out (and rinse with…
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While oxygen is crucial early on in fermentation, it’s also the cause of the dreaded “oxidation” effect.
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Mash grains at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Sparge at 170°F (77° C).
"Skunked" beer is often times blamed on temperature change, but it's actually caused by something quite different!
Mash malts at 148° F (65°C) and allow to rest one hour. Apply heat or boiling water to increase temperature to 168° F (76° C) over 20 minutes. Hold at 168° F (76°C) for another 10 minutes to mash out.…
Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is an off-flavor commonly found in lighter-colored beers, and there’s a reason for that!
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