Lesson 4 - The Mashing Process
This lesson discusses the process of mashing. It provides an overview and sets out the objectives of the process before explaining what parameters need to be controlled to ensure success. It describes the various methods used to mash and their impact on the wort produced. Finally, it details the composition of wort produced by mashing.
Lesson Sign-off
This lesson discussed the process of mashing. It provided an overview and set out the objectives of the process before explaining what parameters need to be controlled to ensure success. It described the various methods used to mash and their impact on the wort produced. Finally, it detailed the composition of wort produced by mashing.
You should now be able to:
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Discuss the objectives of mashing.
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Understand the influence of ionic composition, pH, time, temperature, and mash thickness on enzyme activity.
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Compare and contrast the various approaches to mashing, their technical and operational differences, and their effects on the final product.
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Detail the components of a typical wort.
A self-assessment lesson will now follow. This will give you the opportunity to determine the level to which you have met these learning outcomes.