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Video: Multiple Step Mashing

Multiple step mashes can produce different flavors in your beer by breaking down different proteins. We discuss the ins and outs in this video tip of the week.

Generic Brand Human Mar 9, 2017 - 1 min read

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You can try multi-step mashing to activate different enzymes in your mash that you wouldn't otherwise get in a single-step mash. You can do the following protein rests to break down a little more protein to activate different flavors in your beer:

  • glucanase rest
  • phytase rest
  • betaglucanase rest
  • protease rest

For the most part, your grains are going to be highly modified enough that you don't need to do these other rests, but if you're trying to go for a more traditional style and do multi-step mashes you can. However, you do run the risk of breaking down helpful proteins and ruining the head on your beer.

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