Anyone brew beer with distillers malt?

[Dland]

I know what the stuff is and what it is normally used for now, but I did a grain order after I'd had a few, and ended up with a bag of the stuff.

I guess I could save it for brewing in the 'end times.' Don't want to waste time if won't make good beer or will wreck some other ingredients. I already brew with some corn at times, but have had sufficient conversion with regular 2 row base malt.

 

[IslandLizard]

I don't know.
So I Googled this: distillers malt in beer
First return is from Briess.
Now I know.

• It's an incredibly high Diastatic Power (240°Lintner) that lets it convert huge adjunct loads as thoroughly as possible.
• Some sacrifices are being made compared to brewers malt, but they are minor or not even applicable to those distillers wanting most alcohol in return.
• Some craft distillers come around using brewers malt instead, as that gives them more flavor and authenticity.

Does this help you and give you inspiration how to use this malt in beer?

How about brewing an adjunct laden ale, with a good dose of specialty malts for flavor, and mash high for body? See what you get.

You can easily use 80% flaked goods like flaked rye and barley, and 20% of your distillers malt, and still have enough diastatic power (~48°L) to convert that batch easily.

 

[Dland]

I don't know.
So I Googled this: distillers malt in beer
First return is from Briess.
Now I know.

• It's an incredibly high Diastatic Power (240°Lintner) that lets it convert huge adjunct loads as thoroughly as possible.
• Some sacrifices are being made compared to brewers malt, but they are minor or not even applicable to those distillers wanting most alcohol in return.
• Some craft distillers come around using brewers malt instead, as that gives them more flavor and authenticity.

Does this help you and give you inspiration how to use this malt in beer?

How about brewing an adjunct laden ale, with a good dose of specialty malts for flavor, and mash high for body? See what you get.

You can easily use 80% flaked goods like flaked rye and barley, and 20% of your distillers malt, and still have enough diastatic power (~48°L) to convert that batch easily.

Thanks, I have used a little in one of the more adjunct rich CAPs I brewed, and it came out OK, could not tell it from a similar recipe with 6 row, but it was only at 10%. I like the idea of using it in a adjunct heavy beer, and maybe wheat ale. 18#s to go!.

 

[IslandLizard]

18#s to go!

You've used quite a bit up already.
I had the impression you had a whole sack sitting in the corner, staring at you: Brew me...!

 

[Dland]

Only started with 20.

 

[waldoar15]

I used some once because my LHBS was out of the normal six row I used in my CAP. I didn't like the taste at all.

 

[Dland]

I used some once because my LHBS was out of the normal six row I used in my CAP. I didn't like the taste at all.

Thanks for the input. What % of grain bill did you use it at?

 

[waldoar15]

Thanks for the input. What % of grain bill did you use it at?

62%

 

[Dland]

Good to know.

So far I only used it at 10%, seemed OK. I guess it is out for a base malt, unless we're makin whisky.