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Brewing => Technique => Topic started by: feldmann on February 09, 2015, 12:40:12 AM

Title: Cold Steeping
Post by: feldmann on February 09, 2015, 12:40:12 AM
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/cold-steeping-getting-the-most-out-of-dark-grains/

I thought this was interesting, especially coming straight from someone at Briess. Anyone ever tried it?
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: Roger on February 09, 2015, 07:25:02 AM
I do it all the time. It's an extra step but I like the results.
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: robcoombs on February 09, 2015, 07:46:36 AM
Quote from: feldmann on February 09, 2015, 12:40:12 AM
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/cold-steeping-getting-the-most-out-of-dark-grains/

I thought this was interesting, especially coming straight from someone at Briess. Anyone ever tried it?

Interesting read! I assume at least part of the extra aroma is from adding that "extract" late in the boil.
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: DandyMason on February 09, 2015, 08:06:39 AM
Very cool. Have heard about this but never tried. @Roger (http://nbcba.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1911) do you notice a difference?
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: Roger on February 09, 2015, 08:25:39 AM
I find I prefer the aroma and fuller flavours. I have found it to result in a darker beer than expected but that don't bother me none.
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: feldmann on February 09, 2015, 05:39:12 PM
@Roger (http://nbcba.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1911) do you add it during the boil?
Title: Re: Cold Steeping
Post by: Roger on February 09, 2015, 05:41:53 PM
Yup last 5 minutes just to sterilise it.