I am thinking of making my own mash paddle. Every site I see online has them made of maple or oak or something like that. I am wondering if pine is ok or should I get maple or oak?
Mash Paddle
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JetSmooth
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Pine tends to have a sappy or resinous quality, which I don't think you'll like flavoring your beers. Maple and oak are pretty neutral.
I think pine is pretty much not recommended for anything that will touch food.
Though you may end up with that West Coast "pine" hop flavor in every beer.
I think pine is pretty much not recommended for anything that will touch food.
Though you may end up with that West Coast "pine" hop flavor in every beer.
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Would red oak be ok? or Cedar?
pine would be ok if you like cascade hops in all of your beers
White Oak. Moisture resistant and denser than red oak. Thats why they make barrels out of it. Best wood to use.
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I am having trouble finding a white oak plank. Any ideas where to look?
I made mine out of some scrap cherry I had. Any dense wood will do just fine. If you have red oak available go with it. Your not aging beer with it your stirring mash and your boil. Its a fun project, make sure you post some pics of the finished product
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