Been a while. Doing an extract, Bock. Was to steep grains to 170 then remove. Damned pot got away from me and it got up to 180 before I pulled it. Will there be nasty off flavors that ruin it? Should I save my extract and run again? Lhbs is 1 hr away.
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Tannins are extracted by a combination of temperature, pH, and time. Temperature of 170° and a pH greater than 6.0 can extract tannins from the grain husk. Pure water has a neutral pH of 7.0. Ground water can range from 6.5 to 8.5 depending on mineral content.
Time would become the major factor for you. How long was the grain at over 170°? A few minutes you may have no worries. Ten to twenty minutes may have extracted some tannins. How much would depend upon the actual pH of your water.
If it was just a few minutes I would go ahead with your brewing.
Time would become the major factor for you. How long was the grain at over 170°? A few minutes you may have no worries. Ten to twenty minutes may have extracted some tannins. How much would depend upon the actual pH of your water.
If it was just a few minutes I would go ahead with your brewing.
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