What is saccharification?

[dmbnpj]

Recipe calls for, "60 minute saccharification rest at 154 degrees F." What does that mean?

 

[david_42]

Just another word for mashing.

 

[dmbnpj]

What is the 30 minute protein rest at 122 degrees F in the same recipe then?

 

[ajf]

Saccharification is the act of converting the starches into sugars.
Perhaps you should check out How to Brew - By John Palmer - Starting the Mash before you do your first AG or PM.

-a.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

It means you need to read up more before trying it.

Please don't take that the wrong way, I say it in jest, but with an undertone of the truth. Search for topics related to mashing temps and steps.

 

[dmbnpj]

What is the 30 minute protein rest at 122 degrees F in the same recipe then?

Ive been searching and cannot find. Which is why I posted here. Thanks for any help.

 

[Yooper]

Most malts don't need a protein rest. Here's the info on it, if you feel that you need one:

How to Brew - By John Palmer - The Protein Rest and Modification