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Mashing. In brewing and distilling, mashing is the process of combining a mix of ground grains – typically malted barley with supplementary grains such as corn, sorghum, rye, or wheat (known as the "grain bill") with water and then heating the mixture. Mashing allows the enzymes in the malt (primarily, α-amylase and β-amylase) to break down ...
Distillers grains. People examining a tray of spent grains at a distillery. Distillers grains are a cereal byproduct of the distillation process. [1] Brewer's spent grain usually refers to barley produced as a byproduct of brewing, while distillers grains are a mix of corn, rice and other grains. There are two main sources of these grains.
Mash ingredients. Malted barley – a primary mash ingredient. Mash ingredients, mash bill, mashbill, or grain bill are the materials that brewers use to produce the wort that they then ferment into alcohol. Mashing is the act of creating and extracting fermentable and non-fermentable sugars and flavor components from grain by steeping it in ...
High Wire Distilling Co. offers tours and tastings in Charleston, South Carolina, where they make all their spirits with heirloom grains from local family farms. For more Food & Wine news, make ...
Hammermills grind the mix of corn, rye and barley malt to break it down for easier cooking. The mix is then moved into a large mash cooker where water and set back are added. The "set back" is a portion of the old mash from the previous distillation—the key step of the sour mash process, ensuring consistency from batch to batch. The ...
Grain whisky. Barrels waiting to be filled with grain whisky at the Whyte and MacKay Grain Distillery in Invergordon. Grain whisky normally refers to any whisky made, at least in part, from grains other than malted barley. Frequently used grains include maize, wheat, and rye. Grain whiskies usually contain some malted barley to provide enzymes ...
Corn whiskey is an American liquor made principally from corn. Distinct from the stereotypical American moonshine , in which sugar is normally added to the mash , corn whiskey uses a traditional mash process, [ 1 ] and is subject to the tax and identity laws for alcohol under federal law.
Cut the kernels from the cobs (you should have about 8 cups); reserve the cobs. Set aside 1/3 cup of the raw kernels for garnish. In a juicer, juice 3 cups of the corn kernels. Reserve the juice ...