![]() This activates enzymes in the malt that causes starch in the malt to break down and release simple sugars. “The malt is steeped in hot, but not boiling, water for approximately an hour. Malt is added to the Mash Tun and left to steep in hot water, producing a sugary liquid called wort. ![]() Most smaller breweries get their malt pre-milled, which can affect the flavour.” “We mill our own malt before we use it which gives us more control over our grist (milled malt). A lightly-roasted malt will produce a very pale beer, and deeply roasted malts will produce dark beers. The malt used determines the colour of the beer. The grains are harvested and processed through heating, drying and cracking, to isolate the enzymes used in beer. “For example, when we brew London Pride we use traditional British hops, and when we’re brewing Frontier Premium Lager we use New World hops.” The Malting processīrewing beer begins with grains, usually barley, although oats and wheat can also be used. You can add more hops, botanicals or flavourings, too. The temperature that you brew at changes the taste, and even the water used has an impact. Different hops are used for bitterness and aroma, and there are many different malts that you can use. Hayley said to make beer brewers need four key ingredients, which are:īeer is always made using the same key ingredients, but the beer variety and flavour is affected by manipulating different variables throughout the brewing process, she explained. After you’ve established your ‘why,’ it’s time to make beer!” Being passionate about beer and brewing is key to producing something great, and I’d say it’s an essential ingredient in the brewing process. “I love every part of the beer-making process which keeps brewing exciting. “The beer making process is long, labour-intensive and quite scientific, so to make great beer you need to love what you’re doing, and it also helps if you enjoy the finished product. Hayley said the number one requirement for brewing great beer is to ensure you have appreciation, and passion for, the popular beverage.
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