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Sour mash whiskies are also [[Fermentation|fermented]] using [[Barm|barm]] from the previous batch. | Sour mash whiskies are also [[Fermentation|fermented]] using [[Barm|barm]] from the previous batch. | ||
Backset adds [[Acid|acidity]] to the wort which was historically beneficial for limiting unwanted | Backset adds [[Acid|acidity]] to the wort which was historically beneficial for limiting unwanted bacteria. Sour mashing is also a throwback to the economic practices employed by early day [[Moonshine|moonshiners]]. Regulations stipulate that a sour mash contain at least 25% backset. See [[Title_27]]. | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 23 August 2017
Whisky made with backset added during the initial mash. Whiskies using backset include bourbon, corn whiskey and Tennessee whiskey. Backset, also known as backset stillage adds a lot of character to whisky and also promotes consistency across batches.
Sour mash whiskies are also fermented using barm from the previous batch.
Backset adds acidity to the wort which was historically beneficial for limiting unwanted bacteria. Sour mashing is also a throwback to the economic practices employed by early day moonshiners. Regulations stipulate that a sour mash contain at least 25% backset. See Title_27.