kilning

beverage production

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In malt
stages: steeping, germination, and kilning. In steeping, the grain is placed in a tank with water and absorbs moisture, awakening the embryo within the kernel. The dampened grain is then allowed to germinate, or sprout, and tiny rootlets grow out from the bottom of the kernel. During germination, enzymes…
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In beer: Kilning
Green malt is dried to remove most of the moisture, leaving 5 percent in lager and 2 percent in traditional ale malts. This process arrests enzyme activity but leaves 40 to 60 percent in an active state. Curing at higher temperatures promotes a reaction…
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