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D. Fraser (66.213.202.10)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 08:51 pm: | 
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I am planing on a partial mash for my next wheat; 6lb. wheat lme, 3lb. pale malt, 1/2lb. wheat malt, and 1/2lb. Ger. vienna malt. I know a decoction may make a better beer but is it necessary? |
Denny Conn (63.114.138.2)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 08:55 pm: |
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Nope, especially if you're doing a partial mash. |
Craig Johnson (198.81.26.42)
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 12:24 pm: |
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Just my opinion, but I would never decoct a partial mash. Follow the kit's directions and your beer will turn out great. |
D. Fraser (66.213.202.10)
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:21 pm: |
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I don't use kits. Never have. Never will.
I am too creative at hart. I always just slap a bunch of stuff together based on other recipes that I have found. The final creation is never really formulated until after I have started brewing.
So, at what point does a A/G mash need a decoction for a wheat beer? 50% - 50% wheat to barley? Less? More? |
Denny Conn (140.211.82.4)
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:25 pm: |
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Totally a matter of personal preference. You can make great wheat beers with no decoction whatsoever, or you can do a triple decoction if you're a masochist! You asked if it was necessary, and I replied that it wasn't, especially since you're using such a small grain bill. OTOH, it won't hurt anything, so if you're eager to learn how to do it, go for it. |
D. Fraser (66.213.202.10)
| | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 12:13 am: |
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Thanks for the help. I usually prefer the easy way to do things. |
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