brewzombie
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All the stats online for Gambrinus Wheat show 0 degree L for diastatic power, but I thought malted wheat had lots of enzymes...what gives?
Does Gambrinus Wheat have diastatic power?
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no real color, but i think it's about 1.035 potential
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brewzombie
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Sorry, but I don't understand how 1.035 potential relates to diastatic power. Isn't diastatic power measured in Lintner. That's what Beersmith does.
I would assume it has about the same as any other what malt, why wouldn't you? Though I can't find any specific information on what t he exact number is, their website suggests that it can be used for over 80% of the grist bill, which def means it has at least enough DP to convert itself.
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brewzombie
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I keep finding online stats saying zero diastatic power for gambrinus-brand malted wheat, but nothing official I think. I was wondering if this was a misconception or legit. I've heard elsewhere that wheat malt usually can convert itself.
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brewzombie
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The LHBS said that Gambrinus wheat malt has enough enzymes to convert itself, so I'll go ahead with that assumption. Maybe the online stats I keep seeing just assume a zero for diastatic power where no measurement is available. Kinda misleading, but whatevs.
Cheers for all the replies.
Cheers for all the replies.
I use Gambrinus organic wheat malt and it has converted just fine, up to 50% of the grain bill, if memory serves correctly.
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brewzombie
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I phoned my LHBS and they said that their wheat malt (which is Gambrinus) has enough diastatic power to convert itself. I'll assume it's fine. I'm planning on using it in a partial mash with crystal malts and a little 2-row. I'd have to beef up the 2-row if the wheat couldn't handle it's own conversion.
Cheers all.
Cheers all.
