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Date: 13 Dec 2006 13:59:01
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Subject: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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Hello All
I'm considering the purchase of a 50 lb sack of Pilsner malt. I've been
ordering Durst online in small batches, but there's no way I'm having a
50 lb bag shipped. My LHBS only carries Munton's Pilsner malt.
Anyone tried both and have any comment on the differences? Is one
Pilsner malt as good as another these days? I'm thinking there might be
a difference between a continental Pilsner malt versus one from The
Island.
Thanks - JB
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 09:41:42
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Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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admin wrote:
> jbleichert@gmail.com wrote:
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> > My LHBS only carries Munton's Pilsner malt.
>
> I don't know how much this will help you but Munton's British lager malt
> is made from a variety of barley called Alexis. I will admit that when
> I'm making Pilsners (both continental and CAP) I tend to use continental
> Pilsner malt. I have used 'standard' lager malt on occasion and
> couldn't really tell the difference which may say something about the
> malt but probably more about my brewing process :)
>
Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to do a test brew or 2 with the
Munton's Pilsner malt just to see. I think it unlikely I'll taste any
difference, but that's ok.
By the way, what's a 'CAP' Pilsner?
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 18:38:29
From: John 'Shaggy' Kolesar
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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On 14 Dec 2006 09:41:42 -0800, <jbleichert@gmail.com > wrote:
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> admin wrote:
>> jbleichert@gmail.com wrote:
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>> > My LHBS only carries Munton's Pilsner malt.
>>
>> I don't know how much this will help you but Munton's British lager malt
>> is made from a variety of barley called Alexis. I will admit that when
>> I'm making Pilsners (both continental and CAP) I tend to use continental
>> Pilsner malt. I have used 'standard' lager malt on occasion and
>> couldn't really tell the difference which may say something about the
>> malt but probably more about my brewing process :)
>>
>
> Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to do a test brew or 2 with the
> Munton's Pilsner malt just to see. I think it unlikely I'll taste any
> difference, but that's ok.
IMO, if you're trying to score first place in a competition, then the
source of your base malt may make a difference. If you're just brewing
for yourself to make good beer, then I wouldn't worry about it.
John.
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 19:07:36
From: Derric
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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> By the way, what's a 'CAP' Pilsner?
"Classic American Pilsner."
It is what American Pilsners probably tasted like early in the 1900s,
before Prohibition. Also call Pre-prohibition Pilsners. They will have
some form of rice or corn added to the grist. Many of us make versions
of Jeff Renner's recipe:
http://hbd.org/hbd/archive/3737.html#3737
Derric
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Date: 15 Dec 2006 06:05:39
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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<jbleichert@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1166118102.170546.15080@79g2000cws.googlegroups.com...
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> By the way, what's a 'CAP' Pilsner?
Classic American Pilsner (either pre-Prohibition style, or "back in the old
days" style). As I understand it, it's generally an attempt to make
something almost identical to a Munich Helles, but using all American
ingredients. http://www.bjcp.org/styles04/Category2.html#style2C
--
Dave
"Fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking." -- Brad Paisley
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 17:14:12
From: admin
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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jbleichert@gmail.com wrote:
> My LHBS only carries Munton's Pilsner malt.
I don't know how much this will help you but Munton's British lager malt
is made from a variety of barley called Alexis. I will admit that when
I'm making Pilsners (both continental and CAP) I tend to use continental
Pilsner malt. I have used 'standard' lager malt on occasion and
couldn't really tell the difference which may say something about the
malt but probably more about my brewing process :)
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 06:15:38
From:
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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jbleichert@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello All
>
> I'm considering the purchase of a 50 lb sack of Pilsner malt. I've been
> ordering Durst online in small batches, but there's no way I'm having a
> 50 lb bag shipped. My LHBS only carries Munton's Pilsner malt.
>
> Anyone tried both and have any comment on the differences? Is one
> Pilsner malt as good as another these days? I'm thinking there might be
> a difference between a continental Pilsner malt versus one from The
> Island.
>
> Thanks - JB
Heh. Crickets. I guess the answer is "try some and see".
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Date: 14 Dec 2006 11:22:35
From:
Subject: Re: Munton's, Durst's Pilsner malt
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Derric wrote:
> > By the way, what's a 'CAP' Pilsner?
>
> "Classic American Pilsner."
>
> It is what American Pilsners probably tasted like early in the 1900s,
> before Prohibition. Also call Pre-prohibition Pilsners. They will have
> some form of rice or corn added to the grist. Many of us make versions
> of Jeff Renner's recipe:
> http://hbd.org/hbd/archive/3737.html#3737
>
> Derric
Cool, thanks. That's an interesting procedure.
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