AAB 041: The Subtle Art of Decoction Mashing

Decoction mashing is a traditional method of stepping the water and grains through different temperature stops in brewing by taking a portion of the brew to a separate vessel, bringing it to a boil, then returning it to the main mash.  It is laborious.  And it is time consuming.  But proponents of decoction mashing say it is worth the extra effort. 

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