beekgeek
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Got a brew day lined up tomorrow and, per usual, I've decided to add complexity to what could otherwise be a straightforward, relaxing time. But what's the fun in that? (Over)thinking what to do for the mash schedule and want to test out an approach.
My plan is to use one wort (52% malt. wheat, 42% pilsner, 6% munich) to brew two batches: a Hefeweizen (WY3068 @ 62F) and a Saison (WY3711 @ 75-85F). Going to add Brett L. to the Saison after primary ferment.
I want to emphasize clove profile if I can in the Hefe ... and now reading that I could also help drive some 4VG to 4EG activity (funky Brett profile) through a ferulic acid rest at the beginning of the mash.
Lots of debate about the overall benefits of a decoction mash, which I was associating with the ferulic acid rest. But now I'm thinking, why not just do a lower temp initial infusion (1.0 qt/lb water/grain ratio) @ 113F for 10 minutes, then a second water infusion (up to 2.1 qt/lb) @154F for ~45 minutes before a final sparge? This avoids a protein rest, the whole decoction effort, and lets me use my low-tech cooler tun without any other messing around.
Assuming you buy into the benefits of the ferulic rest, any thoughts on the above? Am I missing anything here?
Cheers
My plan is to use one wort (52% malt. wheat, 42% pilsner, 6% munich) to brew two batches: a Hefeweizen (WY3068 @ 62F) and a Saison (WY3711 @ 75-85F). Going to add Brett L. to the Saison after primary ferment.
I want to emphasize clove profile if I can in the Hefe ... and now reading that I could also help drive some 4VG to 4EG activity (funky Brett profile) through a ferulic acid rest at the beginning of the mash.
Lots of debate about the overall benefits of a decoction mash, which I was associating with the ferulic acid rest. But now I'm thinking, why not just do a lower temp initial infusion (1.0 qt/lb water/grain ratio) @ 113F for 10 minutes, then a second water infusion (up to 2.1 qt/lb) @154F for ~45 minutes before a final sparge? This avoids a protein rest, the whole decoction effort, and lets me use my low-tech cooler tun without any other messing around.
Assuming you buy into the benefits of the ferulic rest, any thoughts on the above? Am I missing anything here?
Cheers