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I am wondering if it is possible to allow corn to germinate and then use it to convert starch from other grains? Are the enzymes produced by corn capable of breaking down these other grains? Or do i need to malt the same type of grains?

Thanks all who reply!

Sure can.Welcome to fourm. Suggest you read preparing wash section of parent sight.

Sorry to ask more simple questions, but I was reading through the rest of the Section about preparing a grain wash (first time I've been through it with the intention of making a grain wash), and I was confused by part of it.

strain out the grains (use a kitchen sieve), keep the liquid (the wort/mash)...rinse them several times with a small portion of the wort to fully wash them clean.

However I have read about grains burning to the bottom of the still. Do i leave the grains in after the mashing or throw them out?

Counts on how ya distill it .If its internal elements you would want a clean wash. Using external heat can leave grain in .Some use steam outfits or double boilers to keep from scorching.If still is open enough to stir till it reaches temp and your experanced with your still ya can do it with direct heat .So you can see your asking a broad question.This hobby isnt hard but it takes a while to get good at. Good luck to ya

I have never distilled on the grain. With a cooked mash anymore I strain out and sparge the grain before putting in the fermentor. I have fermented both on the grain and just the wort. My better whiskeys have been from the wort. This is just my opinion and experience, others here swear by fementing on the grain and some even distilling on the grain gives you a better product. It's all good. Experiment and decide for yourself which methods you prefer.