i want to make my first all grain a hefe and i was wondering would a protein rest be necessary bc of the wheat? could i just add rice hulls? if i have to i can do a rest, i use a 12 gallon cooler but i would rather not on my first ag. any help?
Moderately-modified malts benefit from a protein rest to break down any remnant large proteins into smaller proteins and amino acids as well as to further release the starches from the endosperm. Fully-modified malts have already made use of these enzymes and do not benefit from more time spent in the protein rest regime. In fact, using a protein rest on fully modified malts tends to remove most of the body of a beer, leaving it thin and watery. Most base malt in use in the world today is fully modified. Less modified malts are often available from German maltsters. Brewers have reported fuller, maltier flavors from malts that are less modified and make use of this rest.
grrtt78 said:i thought it was also to help lautering to keep the wheat from being too sticky
wop31 said:Protien rests will help with head retention and help to create a nice think head on your beers too, IMO. I usally do some sort of protien rest if I am not using any carapils or Wheat, in the brew. Oh yeah the wheat will help with the head retention too.
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