Malting 101: The Art of Turning Malt into Beer

Welcome, aspiring brewmasters! In this section, we'll cover the basics of malting, the unsung hero of the beer-making process. Without malting, your beer would be as smooth as a kindergarten playground.

What is Malting, Anyway?

Malting is the process of soaking grain in water to activate enzymes that break down complex compounds into fermentable sugars. It's like a spa day for your grains, but instead of getting a massage, they get a good soaking.

Types of Malts

• Pilsner Malt: The fancy-pants of malts, with a light color and a crisp flavor.
• Munich Malt: The classic choice for German lagers, with a rich, malty flavor.
• Pale Malt: The minimalist of malts, with a light color and a neutral flavor.

Malting 101 Exercises

Try malting some grains yourself! Get a feel for the process and see what kind of beer you can create. Don't worry, we won't judge you if your first batch is a bit...interesting.

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			Malt: 10 kg
			Water: 5 L
			Grain-to-Wort ratio: 1:2
			Boil time: 60 minutes
			Target OG: 1.050
			Target FG: 1.020
			Expected ABV: 5.0%