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Date: 06 Nov 2006 14:27:21
From: dutchbrew/chicago
Subject: 6-row vs 2-row
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I accidently picked up american 6-row instead of 2-row for my batch. i
tossed the receipt and im not sure if both of the two 5lb bags were
6-row but i know at least one was. How is this going to effect my
finished batch? I did a standard 60 minute infusion mash at 152F.
With my projected mash efficiency of 80% I nailed my OG. Are the
amount of fermentable sugars in there now going to be less then if i
used all 2-row?
Thanks.
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Date: 07 Nov 2006 03:47:18
From: Duke
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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"dutchbrew/chicago" <vroomski1@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1162852041.675289.291390@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I accidently picked up american 6-row instead of 2-row for my batch. i
> tossed the receipt and im not sure if both of the two 5lb bags were
> 6-row but i know at least one was. How is this going to effect my
> finished batch? I did a standard 60 minute infusion mash at 152F.
> With my projected mash efficiency of 80% I nailed my OG. Are the
> amount of fermentable sugars in there now going to be less then if i
> used all 2-row?
>
> Thanks.
>
I believe that 6-row offers slightly less fermentable sugars than 2-row, but
I mean just slightly.
To me 6-row tastes, well for lack of a better word, "grainier" than 2-row.
Duke
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Date: 06 Nov 2006 20:24:58
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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"dutchbrew/chicago" <vroomski1@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1162852041.675289.291390@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>I accidently picked up american 6-row instead of 2-row for my batch. i
> tossed the receipt and im not sure if both of the two 5lb bags were
> 6-row but i know at least one was. How is this going to effect my
> finished batch? I did a standard 60 minute infusion mash at 152F.
> With my projected mash efficiency of 80% I nailed my OG. Are the
> amount of fermentable sugars in there now going to be less then if i
> used all 2-row?
From what I recall, 6-row has more enzymes but not as smooth a flavor as
2-row. 6-row is more prone to astringent undertones. I don't use any 6-row
so I don't really know firsthand of the effect, but I would surmise it might
be a little more bitter and have more of a rough, husk-like flavor than
usual. Due to the greater enzymes I would expect slightly more
attenuation - a lower FG, and more alcohol - than you might expect. But
overall, is it still going to make good beer? Sure, probably. If you have
astringency problems, then you might have your answer. But I wouldn't worry
too much about it at this point in time.
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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Date: 07 Nov 2006 15:43:59
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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On 6 Nov 2006 14:27:21 -0800, <vroomski1@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I accidently picked up american 6-row instead of 2-row for my batch. i
> tossed the receipt and im not sure if both of the two 5lb bags were
> 6-row but i know at least one was. How is this going to effect my
> finished batch? I did a standard 60 minute infusion mash at 152F.
> With my projected mash efficiency of 80% I nailed my OG. Are the
> amount of fermentable sugars in there now going to be less then if i
> used all 2-row?
I don't know about the fermentables, but 6-row is known for having a
"granier" flavor than 2-row. I don't think it'll be bad, just different.
John.
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Date: 07 Nov 2006 15:22:49
From: Thomas T. Veldhouse
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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dutchbrew/chicago <vroomski1@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I accidently picked up american 6-row instead of 2-row for my batch. i
> tossed the receipt and im not sure if both of the two 5lb bags were
> 6-row but i know at least one was. How is this going to effect my
> finished batch? I did a standard 60 minute infusion mash at 152F.
> With my projected mash efficiency of 80% I nailed my OG. Are the
> amount of fermentable sugars in there now going to be less then if i
> used all 2-row?
>
What did you brew? It has a more notable graininess, but that might not be
bad at all in some brews, and in fact, you might actually like it.
--
Thomas T. Veldhouse
Key Fingerprint: D281 77A5 63EE 82C5 5E68 00E4 7868 0ADC 4EFB 39F0
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Date: 08 Nov 2006 15:18:34
From: dutchbrew/chicago
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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> What did you brew? It has a more notable graininess, but that might not be
> bad at all in some brews, and in fact, you might actually like it.
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its an ipa...
1.070 OG 60 IBUs
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Date: 09 Nov 2006 16:37:43
From: Thomas T. Veldhouse
Subject: Re: 6-row vs 2-row
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dutchbrew/chicago <vroomski1@yahoo.com > wrote:
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>> What did you brew? It has a more notable graininess, but that might not be
>> bad at all in some brews, and in fact, you might actually like it.
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> its an ipa...
> 1.070 OG 60 IBUs
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Assuming it is an American IPA, I suspect you won't notice all that much if
you brewed it dry.
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Thomas T. Veldhouse
Key Fingerprint: D281 77A5 63EE 82C5 5E68 00E4 7868 0ADC 4EFB 39F0
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