148*F for me, but not before first doing a 20 min. step at 122*F and then follow the 148 with a 158 step before mashing out. It is very easy for me to do step mashes. YMMV
Thanks. I won't have any problems doing steps because I use HERMS but is it really necessary to do a protein rest at 122 considering the modified malt in my grain bill?
Thanks. I won't have any problems doing steps because I use HERMS but is it really necessary to do a protein rest at 122 considering the modified malt in my grain bill?
No it is not neccessary, but that doesn't mean it is automatically bad. I do a protein rest for all of my beers with a large amount of pilsner malt. I find I get a litle boost in body. It may not be much, but for me it is enough to continue doing them. I actually brewed some German Pilsners last year that had too much body. Great for Helles, Marzen, Bock, or Kolsch.