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I just spent quite a bid of time reading various posts on these forums. I want to make sure I understand this correctly. Doing an extract requires no grains or hops. It is basically a pre-made kit that has everything you need kinda like a betty crocker cake mix right? A partial mash uses some extract but also adds grains and hops. This is kinda like using a Betty Crocker cake mix but making homemade icing right? Finally a full mash uses no extract at all correct? Basically making a cake from scratch right?
Obviously the partial mash and the all grain take longer than the extract. However, does the all grain take longer than the partial mash or do they basically require the same amount of time?
I also understand that the partial mash and the all grain give you more flexibility because basically you are only limited by your imagination. However, besides control, what are the other benefits? If I made three batches of a basic pale ale using an extract, a partial mash, and an all grain, would you notice a difference? In other words, does the partial mash and the all grain give you a better tasting and higher quality beer versus the extract or does it just give you more control? Also, is the all grain even higher quality than the partial mash?
I guess what I am asking is this. I am not knowledgeable enough and my pallet isn't good enough to create and discern the minor nuances of beers. I know what I like but I couldn't tell you why I like it or what it is in the beer that I like. So, is there a benefit to partial mash and all grain to a beer novice like myself?
Thanks!
Jeremy
I just spent quite a bid of time reading various posts on these forums. I want to make sure I understand this correctly. Doing an extract requires no grains or hops. It is basically a pre-made kit that has everything you need kinda like a betty crocker cake mix right? A partial mash uses some extract but also adds grains and hops. This is kinda like using a Betty Crocker cake mix but making homemade icing right? Finally a full mash uses no extract at all correct? Basically making a cake from scratch right?
Obviously the partial mash and the all grain take longer than the extract. However, does the all grain take longer than the partial mash or do they basically require the same amount of time?
I also understand that the partial mash and the all grain give you more flexibility because basically you are only limited by your imagination. However, besides control, what are the other benefits? If I made three batches of a basic pale ale using an extract, a partial mash, and an all grain, would you notice a difference? In other words, does the partial mash and the all grain give you a better tasting and higher quality beer versus the extract or does it just give you more control? Also, is the all grain even higher quality than the partial mash?
I guess what I am asking is this. I am not knowledgeable enough and my pallet isn't good enough to create and discern the minor nuances of beers. I know what I like but I couldn't tell you why I like it or what it is in the beer that I like. So, is there a benefit to partial mash and all grain to a beer novice like myself?
Thanks!
Jeremy