Recent content by sacko87

Thanks so much for the tips. By the way, excellent blog! I also happen to be an engineer and have travelled to Germany on business several times (Bremen). Loved the food! I was a bit wary at first, but my wife and I both grew to love the Mett that everyplace seemed to serve for breakfast...

Ahh, so I toast them, then let them sit out in the open for about a week before steeping them and then beginning the boil? I guess there was a lot I didn't know!

Thanks for the quick response! I'm not adding any enzymes, just using the grains for flavor. Sounds like I'll just toss them in as is and not worry about crushing. Also, is there anything special I have to do to the grains before I toast them, or do I just open the bag and spread it out...

I'm getting ready to start my first ever home-brew. The recipe I've chosen uses Buckwheat, Quinoa, and Amaranth. The recipe says to toast them, then include them in the boil, but I don't know if I understand everything associated with toasting the grains. My questions are: I understand...