Can I Drink The Mash

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ptech
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Can I Drink The Mash

Post by ptech »

When the mash is done fermenting, can I drink the mash straight without even distilling it? After seven days it tasted like dry wine and it was delicious. It smelled so good and tasted so good I just wanted to drink a full glass (or two) right there on the spot.

this recipe is
6.3 Lbs corn (rolled to be made somewhat flat and cracked)
1.25 Lbs malted barley
1.5 Lbs sugar
5 gal water
yeast

thanks,
ptech
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maheel
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Re: Can I Drink The Mash

Post by maheel »

you sure can

your pretty much drinking un-hopped "flat" beer

i always taste the sample i take with the hydro

maybe carb some up and enjoy it cold :)
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Durace11
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Re: Can I Drink The Mash

Post by Durace11 »

I always try a spoonful but that's about it. Mainly checking for infection or off flavors. I wouldn't say it's good or anything but that's how it goes, different tastes for different people
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Re: Can I Drink The Mash

Post by Dnderhead »

most is "unexsighting "about like a stale beer or a flat wine.
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