Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
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Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
So I've got 50 lb sack of steamrolled barley and I'm going to pick up another 50 lb sack of two row which is about a dollar a pound.
My plan was to smoke at least half of the steamrolled barley in my offset smoker where I have mesquite logs but I was wondering two questions cuz I couldn't find this information:
What type of flavor profile would that impart?
Do I need to soak the grain prior to smoking or keep it wet every now and then with a spray bottle?
I'll run it at probably 225F for a few hours I would assume
My plan was to smoke at least half of the steamrolled barley in my offset smoker where I have mesquite logs but I was wondering two questions cuz I couldn't find this information:
What type of flavor profile would that impart?
Do I need to soak the grain prior to smoking or keep it wet every now and then with a spray bottle?
I'll run it at probably 225F for a few hours I would assume
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
Mesquite and peat are 2 different smokes, but I want to hear your results.
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
It will impart a smoke taste and aroma into the beer, without doubt. Mesquite is acidic and will give you a “sharp” taste when the beer is young. But it will subside and soften with age. It will be quite phenolic, which is good for a highlands style whiskey. However, it is a completely different smell and taste from peat smoked malt. The phenols from the smoked malt will come over in the distillate, however they’ll be much lighter than the beer itself.
I’ve made rauchmalt several times before.RockinRockies wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:42 amDo I need to soak the grain prior to smoking or keep it wet every now and then with a spray bottle? I'll run it at probably 225F for a few hours I would assume
I typically pour the grains into a bucket and then cover it with water, letting it soak for an hour, or so. Then, I spread the wet grains on a few cookie sheets and put them into the smoker. Let them smoke until the berries are dry, and crunchy. It may take a couple of hours to get to that point. During the smoking process, I stir the grains up every 15-20 minutes.
You’ll get some of the kernels to caramelize, turning them into a crystal malt. This will only add flavor complexity to your mash (in a very elegant way). Be prepared to invest several hours for the process…time is your friend. And yes, a low heat smoke is better than a hot smoking temperature. I smoke at 180-200*F usually.
Mesquite wood will be unique (for you) and will no doubt become your “signature”. Don’t be afraid to try it…just do it!
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
Thank you very much for your response that's exactly the information I was looking for and I must say I really appreciate your input on this site quite a bit.
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
This stuff turned out incredible at just ten pounds from a 50 pound sack. Wow!
I also added 10 pounds peated malt
I also added 10 pounds peated malt
Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
Feed store barley berries can be malted and smoked near the end to finish the drying process. Feed store steam rolled barley can be roasted. Malted and roasted barley with a little corn tossed in makes a great sipper when aged on used toasted & charred white oak.
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
Are you saying it's a bad idea to soak and smoke the steam rolled barley? I liked the flavor from my method but will read those links.8Ball wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:33 am Feed store barley berries can be malted and smoked near the end to finish the drying process. Feed store steam rolled barley can be roasted. Malted and roasted barley with a little corn tossed in makes a great sipper when aged on used toasted & charred white oak.
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
RockinRockies wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:09 pmAre you saying it's a bad idea to soak and smoke the steam rolled barley? No, not at all. I liked the flavor from my method but will read those links.8Ball wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:33 am Feed store barley berries can be malted and smoked near the end to finish the drying process. Feed store steam rolled barley can be roasted. Malted and roasted barley with a little corn tossed in makes a great sipper when aged on used toasted & charred white oak.
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Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
Thanks for your input I appreciate it and I'll try your method as well to see if there's a difference that I can tell.
I just ended up with 1,300 ml split between two court jars at 55% on used bourbon sticks
I just ended up with 1,300 ml split between two court jars at 55% on used bourbon sticks
Re: Mesquite smoked steamrolled barley
I do cherry smoked malt periodically. I don't soak it, just spray it with some water out of a spray bottle and roll it around in a big trough to get the outside leathery (read up on malt conditioning, fascinating stuff) then throw it in the smoker in a custom pan made from some stainless window mesh for 20 minutes at a higher temp. Works good for me. Lots of ways to skin this cat.
Caveat: I am only smoking a few lbs at a time, so the grain bed is thin... wouldn't work good if you had a big lump of grain.
Caveat: I am only smoking a few lbs at a time, so the grain bed is thin... wouldn't work good if you had a big lump of grain.
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