Episode 045 | Base Malts




The Brülosophy Podcast show

Summary: Base malts make up the bulk of a beer's grist, creating a canvas upon which other flavors are painted. From Pilsner to Maris Otter, brewers have available to them various types of base malts that are said to impact unique characteristics. In this episode, Marshall sits down with contributor Matt Del Fiacco to discuss the history of malting, what makes different base malts unique, and of course the results of some fascinating exBEERiments. The Brülosophy Podcast is proud to be partnered with the American Homebrewers Association. Become a member today: brulosophy.com/aha/ | Relevant Articles | Pale 2-Row vs. Pilsner Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2017/08/28/grain-comparison-pale-malt-2-row-vs-pilsner-malt-exbeeriment-results/ Maris Otter vs. Domestic Pale 2-Row Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/06/06/grain-comparison-pt-2-maris-otter-vs-domestic-us-2-row-exbeeriment-results/ Pale 2-Row vs. Pale 6-Row Malt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/04/09/grain-comparison-2-row-pale-malt-vs-6-row-pale-malt-exbeeriment-results/