Lesson 4 - Malting Process

This lesson dealt with the malting process. We investigated each stage of the malting process in detail. We described the required physical and biochemical changes involved in conversion of barley to malt. We also discussed the vessels used for malting and explained how they help to produce malt of optimum quality.

You should now be able to:

1. Evaluate and explain the purpose of each stage in the malting process.
2. Interpret the physical and biochemical changes that occur during each stage of the malting process. Describe how they affect malt quality.
3. Define dormancy and water sensitivity and explain how they affect the malting process.
4. Understand the effect of vessel design on the malting process and malt quality.

A self-assessment lesson now follows, which will allow you to determine the level to which you have attained the above outcomes.