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Date: 29 Aug 2007 19:57:53
From: JS
Subject: Halcyon and Optic Malts
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Anyone used these varieties? Impressions? Opinions? I was thinking
of trying them, but don't know if it would be worth the bother.
Thanks.
John S.
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Date: 30 Aug 2007 13:05:04
From: Thomas T. Veldhouse
Subject: Re: Halcyon and Optic Malts
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JS <jayceeessfouratfrontiernetdotnet > wrote:
> Anyone used these varieties? Impressions? Opinions? I was thinking
> of trying them, but don't know if it would be worth the bother.
>
Try them both. They have subtle, but unique malt flavor/aromas that you will
likely find quite pleasant, especially in your English Ales [or American
Ales]. They are simply a variety of barley, like any other, so just try it
and judge for yourself.
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Thomas T. Veldhouse
We have more to fear from the bungling of the incompetent than from the
machinations of the wicked.
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Date: 30 Aug 2007 13:19:46
From: Joel
Subject: Re: Halcyon and Optic Malts
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Thomas T. Veldhouse <veldy71@yahoo.com > wrote:
>JS <jayceeessfouratfrontiernetdotnet> wrote:
>> Anyone used these varieties? Impressions? Opinions? I was thinking
>> of trying them, but don't know if it would be worth the bother.
>
>Try them both. They have subtle, but unique malt flavor/aromas that you will
>likely find quite pleasant, especially in your English Ales [or American
>Ales]. They are simply a variety of barley, like any other, so just try it
>and judge for yourself.
I've used Halcyon (from the now-defunct Beeston maltings),
and liked it a lot. Good "British" character.
Also, I agree with Thomas' overall assessment, and will
add that malted barley is both and agricultural and industrial
product, so the quality of any particular batch depends on
variety, growing conditions, the malting process, etc.
--
Joel Plutchak "They're not people, they're HIPPIES!"
$LASTNAME at VERYWARMmail.com - Eric Cartman
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