I think I just biffed on your attempt at humor. I apologize.
I just don't know how all that 6-row would taste honestly so I would be scared myself, but I would love to read your write-up if you do.
Anybody ever make a Single-Malt beer with ONLY 6-row? Would it be totally gross?
I don't think it would be gross. You would likely need a protein rest and will likely need more 6r than 2r to make your desired OG.
When I started AG in the 80s I was using 6row exclusively since I was using a lot of wheat adjunct and that was the thinking at the time.* I did a couple of batches without wheat (ie, 6r only) and I don't remember it being gross at all.
fratermus
*I don't hear that recommendation made much anymore; perhaps the 2row enzymatic power has been increased over time? I have been doing 2r weizen with 33-40% wheat with no problems converting.
Not only does most two-row have sufficient diastatic power, unless you're using raw wheat the wheat malt converts itself.
Well, it's going to have to wait. I have one fermenter open and I just picked up a schwarzbier kit - my first lager attempt!
Enter your email address to join: