Episode 024: Malt Flavor Development

Industry veteran, Joe Hertrich, talks about malt flavor development, why lower color expectations are the enemy of malt flavor, and why the standard base malt used by lots of US craft brewers isn't the best choice for all-malt beers.

LINKS:

• MBAA Brewing & Malting Science Course
• Become a Master Brewers Member
• 2019 Master Brewers Conference

Special Guest: Joe Hertrich.

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