6-Row Grain 5lb

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6-Row malt has a grainy taste because it has more husks compared to other types of malt. These husks contain things like tannins, polyphenols, and proteins, which are important for making beer. The higher husk ratio in 6-Row malt makes it easier to create a good filter bed when making beer. This helps during a process called lautering. 6-Row malt is special because it has more enzymes, which are like little helpers that do important jobs in making beer. This makes it a good choice when using certain ingredients like corn, rice, or oats in your beer. It's also great for styles like cream ales, wheat beer, and hazy IPAs. When making wheat beer, the high husk content of 6-Row malt comes in handy during lautering. However, because it has more proteins, you might need to do something called a protein rest depending on how you use it. So, if you want a grain that's good for making a variety of tasty beers, 6-Row malt might be the right choice for you!

  • 6-Row malt has a grainy flavor because it has a higher husk-to-malt ratio, containing tannins, polyphenols, and proteins crucial for beer production.

  • The increased husk content in 6-Row malt makes it advantageous for building a better filter bed during the lautering process, making it easier to lauter.

  • 6-Row malt exhibits higher enzymatic activity, making it a suitable choice when using adjunct starch sources or a large ratio of highly under-modified malt.

  • It is optimized for adjunct brewing, easily converting high percentages of unmalted corn, rice, oats, etc., due to its high diastatic power.

  • Ideal for brewing styles like cream ales, wheat beer, and hazy IPAs, 6-Row malt's high husk content is particularly useful during lautering mashes with huskless grains, but its higher protein level may require a protein rest depending on usage.