Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
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HeBrew2000
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Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
Which one is better? Is there a notable difference between the two? Is the difference negligible when using lots of specialty grains in brew? I've used both but I'm not sure if I can tell the difference.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
There is a difference. Better isn't a term that applies.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
I like MO on its own or with a bit of Munich. I think if you are using crystals etc. you might not notice it. You're getting malt flavour elsewhere.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
I've done some reading on MO and many people liken it to a biscuity malt flavour.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
In my bitters, the difference is definitely there. MO has a distinct flavour to it which makes wonderful bitters. 2-row will make a bitter, but nothing like MO.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
Proper Job IPA with MO is deliscious.
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
It smells like roasted peanuts I find... For clarification MO is a type of two row there are a few various types.. I'm not sure if it's a simalr species or the same but process differint, anyone?
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Re: Marris Otter or 2-row base malt?
Maris Otter is an English two-row "winter"[1] variety of barley, commonly used in the production of malt for the brewing industry. The variety was bred by Dr G D H Bell and his team of plant breeders at Cambridge. It was introduced in 1966 and quickly became a dominant variety due to its low nitrogen content and superior malting characteristics.
Maltsters find Maris Otter is easier to malt than some modern varieties. It matures quickly after harvest, there are no dormancy problems and the thin skins absorb water easily, giving no processing difficulties. It has the ability to produce grain with low levels of nitrogen, when grown in the right conditions and with the appropriate treatment. It has a reputation as a flexible and responsive variety for maltsters and brewers.
Brewers like Maris Otter malt because it is easy to handle and very "forgiving" in the brew house and, more importantly, is perceived to add the unique Maris Otter flavour to the beer that is much favoured over malt from modern varieties, which are grown for yield and ease of production for the grower.
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Maltsters find Maris Otter is easier to malt than some modern varieties. It matures quickly after harvest, there are no dormancy problems and the thin skins absorb water easily, giving no processing difficulties. It has the ability to produce grain with low levels of nitrogen, when grown in the right conditions and with the appropriate treatment. It has a reputation as a flexible and responsive variety for maltsters and brewers.
Brewers like Maris Otter malt because it is easy to handle and very "forgiving" in the brew house and, more importantly, is perceived to add the unique Maris Otter flavour to the beer that is much favoured over malt from modern varieties, which are grown for yield and ease of production for the grower.
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