Marris otter vs 2 row in american rye pale

[Ivypunx]

Im wondering your thoughts. I am setting up my next all grain recipe. IM tempted to use either one

 

[stillbrew10]

I vote for marris otter. Did that in the past with 60% rye. Accentuates the bread notes. If you're looking for a crisp pale, just make sure to mash low. Just my two cents...

 

[Ivypunx]

How low are you talking

 

[jbaysurfer]

I would mash at 148 if I wanted a very fermentable wort (crisp=dry generally speaking), the lower you mash (I'd never mash below 145-146, and that was only once), the longer you need to mash. At 148 I always mash 90 minutes.

 

[barleyhole]

What other specialty malt are you using? I agree if you are using just rye and 2 row, go with marris otter 2 row. But if you are bringing in any crystal or biscuit etc, go with american 2 row. Especially if the rye percentage of the grist is low (like < 25-35%).

 

[stillbrew10]

I went 148, but you could also do a Firestone Walker mash of 145 for 60 minutes, 155 for 15 minutes and the mash out