Brown Smash

[jackwhite]

Wanting to do a brown smash debating between all munich 20L versus toasting a pale malt for color but wondering on technical terms would the recipe still be considered smash if part of the grain bill is toasted?

This is the munich thought:

12lb Munich 20L

1 oz Goldings 60Min Pellets
1 oz Goldings 15min Pellets

WLP 004 Irish Stout

 

[jaginger]

probably not an official smash if you toast part of it.

 

[eelpout]

so you could first wort the hops, boil the hops, dry hop the hops, but cant add a bit of heat to your grain? dont seem right

 

[dcp27]

I think technically its still a SMASH since its still a single malt. For my own selfish reasons I'd prefer you to keep it this way so I can get an idea of a Munich 20 doppelbock SMASH I want to do.

 

[jfowler1]

I think debating the official "SMaSH" issue pales a bit in comparison to concerns about Dark Munich's lackluster ability to self convert.

From what I quickly read, it has enough enzymes to do it, but may take longer than you typically give a mash, and may have some effect on conversion effeciency. I'd advise researching Kai's experiments to prepare yourself a bit.

Here is a link.

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.ph...ity_and_efficiency_in_single_infusion_mashing

Good Luck,
Joe