Decoction Mashing (Noun)
Meaning
(brewing) a process in which part of the mash is removed and boiled and then returned.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The brewer carefully performed the decoction mashing process to extract the perfect balance of sugars from the grains.
- Decoction mashing allowed the brewmaster to achieve a rich, complex flavor profile in the finished beer.
- To create a traditional German-style lager, the brewer employed a triple decoction mashing technique.
- The decoction mashing process involved heating a portion of the mash to a high temperature to activate enzymes and break down starches.
- By using decoction mashing, the brewer was able to coax a deep, malty flavor from the specialty grains.