hoptualBrew
Well-Known Member
I'm not sure how many of you all are involved in homebrew clubs, but I had a pretty descent idea a bit ago of a homebrew club meeting activity to promote knowledge. Although this is mostly for beginning/intermediate homebrewers, I still think everyone can benefit.
Cupping malt. If any of you are familiar with cupping coffee (http://www.jlhufford.com/articles/coffee-cupping.asp), it would be the same process.
10 grams of finely ground malt per 8oz cup. Pour near-boiling water over the grinds and let them steep for 4-5 minutes before sampling. In a group setting when sampling 10+ malts, I would suggest having plastic spoons by each cup.
This would give everyone a good idea of what a specific malt would bring to a recipe.
Anyone ever done this at a homebrew club meeting? I would love to hear how it went & other input.
Cupping malt. If any of you are familiar with cupping coffee (http://www.jlhufford.com/articles/coffee-cupping.asp), it would be the same process.
10 grams of finely ground malt per 8oz cup. Pour near-boiling water over the grinds and let them steep for 4-5 minutes before sampling. In a group setting when sampling 10+ malts, I would suggest having plastic spoons by each cup.
This would give everyone a good idea of what a specific malt would bring to a recipe.
Anyone ever done this at a homebrew club meeting? I would love to hear how it went & other input.
