EmptyH
Well-Known Member
Yesterday was my 5th brew, and it always seems that I make at least one bonehead mistake every brew (hence the name Snafu Brewing). They have all turned out very drinkable, maybe not the greatest beer in the world but good and I am happy with my progress.
Yesterday's mistake, however, is an interesting one. I decided that I was going to try making my own recipe, nothing too complex just something nice and simple.
3lbs Light DME
3lbs Extra Light DME
1lb Vienna Malt
1lb 20L Crystal Malt
1oz Cascade Hops
2oz Saaz Hops
.7 oz Coriander
As I was steeping the grains (yes I am sure the experts already see the problem ) I was reading Papazian. Appearantly Vienna Malt has to be mashed. Well I have never mashed before (unless you count the Monster Mash)
I figured at this point I might as well do what I can, but with out the equiptment to sparge and since I was just reading about how to mash as the grains were steeping I knew I wouldn't be able to a proper mash. I did a "rest" at 158 for about 15 min. Hopefully that should help some.
My question is; what happens when grains that are suppose to be mashed, are steeped? What kind of "unique" experience in I in for this time?
Thanks,
MTH
Yesterday's mistake, however, is an interesting one. I decided that I was going to try making my own recipe, nothing too complex just something nice and simple.
3lbs Light DME
3lbs Extra Light DME
1lb Vienna Malt
1lb 20L Crystal Malt
1oz Cascade Hops
2oz Saaz Hops
.7 oz Coriander
As I was steeping the grains (yes I am sure the experts already see the problem ) I was reading Papazian. Appearantly Vienna Malt has to be mashed. Well I have never mashed before (unless you count the Monster Mash)
I figured at this point I might as well do what I can, but with out the equiptment to sparge and since I was just reading about how to mash as the grains were steeping I knew I wouldn't be able to a proper mash. I did a "rest" at 158 for about 15 min. Hopefully that should help some.
My question is; what happens when grains that are suppose to be mashed, are steeped? What kind of "unique" experience in I in for this time?
Thanks,
MTH