Understanding a Malt Analysis
Growing conditions, soil, malting barley varieties, and the malt process all impact the attributes of finished malt. These variations make the Malt Analysis even more important.
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We all know the basic ingredients in brewing beer: barley, hops, water, and yeast. Learn all about these ingredients, including where and how to get them, what equipment to use to store and handle them in your brewery, and how to maintain and analyze their quality to make the best beer possible.
Growing conditions, soil, malting barley varieties, and the malt process all impact the attributes of finished malt. These variations make the Malt Analysis even more important.
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The purpose of the BA Hop Usage Survey has been one of empowerment, serving a purpose not just of education, but of communication between brewers and growers.
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