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A [[ | A [[mash]] is a liquid solution in which [[fermentation]] will take place. A mash is usually made in a vessel called a [[lauter tun]]. The basic requirements for a mash are that it contains sugars which [[yeast]] will be able to ferment, and nutrients to keep the [[yeast]] alive while [[fermentation]] is occurring. There is a wide variety of sugar sources that can be used. Each sugar source will impart a different flavor to the final distillate. Such as: | ||
to ferment, and nutrients to keep the [[yeast]] alive while [[fermentation]] is | |||
[[Molasses]] will make [[rum]]. | [[Molasses]] will make [[rum]]. | ||
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Apples will make [[applejack]]. | Apples will make [[applejack]]. | ||
Grapes will make [[brandy]]. | Grapes will make [[brandy]]. | ||
Any | Any mash ([[sugar]], [[molasses]], [[grain]], etc) which will ferment can be used to make [[vodka]]. | ||
== Cost of | == Cost of mash == | ||
Of course your location will influence the cost of the starting ingredients in your | Of course your location will influence the cost of the starting ingredients in your mash, but there are some general trend. Usually mashes which contain just refined [[sugar]] and a nutrient for the [[yeast]] are the cheapest to make. Next, mashes made from [[grain|grains]] are often slightly more expensive than sugar [[wash|washes]], however, grain mashes often require a large amount of work (especially if you are [[malting]] your own [[barley]] or corn). Finally fruit mashes are usually the most expensive mash to make. The noted exception if it is harvest time in a location with an abundant supply of the [[fruit]], in which case the only cost may be that of yeast. | ||
== Sugar content in | == Sugar content in mashes == | ||
[[Molasses]] mashes often are limited to around 16% sugar (8% [[ABV]] final alcohol) due to other components other then the sugar in the [[molasses]] causing [[yeast distress]]. Grain mashes can often be made up to around 30% sugar (15% [[ABV]] final alcohol). Fruit mashes are often comparable to grain mashes. For both grain and fruit mashes, the maximum sugar content is also dependent on the grain or fruit that is used. Some grains contain much more [[sugar]] than other grains. | |||
[[Category:How-To]] | [[Category:How-To]] | ||
[[Category:Mashing]] | [[Category:Mashing]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 12 December 2022
A mash is a liquid solution in which fermentation will take place. A mash is usually made in a vessel called a lauter tun. The basic requirements for a mash are that it contains sugars which yeast will be able to ferment, and nutrients to keep the yeast alive while fermentation is occurring. There is a wide variety of sugar sources that can be used. Each sugar source will impart a different flavor to the final distillate. Such as:
Molasses will make rum. Grain will make whisky. Blue Agave will make tequila. Apples will make applejack. Grapes will make brandy. Any mash (sugar, molasses, grain, etc) which will ferment can be used to make vodka.
Cost of mash
Of course your location will influence the cost of the starting ingredients in your mash, but there are some general trend. Usually mashes which contain just refined sugar and a nutrient for the yeast are the cheapest to make. Next, mashes made from grains are often slightly more expensive than sugar washes, however, grain mashes often require a large amount of work (especially if you are malting your own barley or corn). Finally fruit mashes are usually the most expensive mash to make. The noted exception if it is harvest time in a location with an abundant supply of the fruit, in which case the only cost may be that of yeast.
Sugar content in mashes
Molasses mashes often are limited to around 16% sugar (8% ABV final alcohol) due to other components other then the sugar in the molasses causing yeast distress. Grain mashes can often be made up to around 30% sugar (15% ABV final alcohol). Fruit mashes are often comparable to grain mashes. For both grain and fruit mashes, the maximum sugar content is also dependent on the grain or fruit that is used. Some grains contain much more sugar than other grains.