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[HVB]

Anyone using it and if you are what styles and how much (%) per batch.  I have seen it starting to pop up on the online stores and tempted to throw some in on my next order.  I know HFS uses it in some saisons and Jack's Abbey apparently uses in in Hoponius Union.  Seems like it improves foam stability but what else?

 

 

[positiveContact]

you making a grain salad?  judging by how many spelt salad recipes I see these days it must be the latest "thing" along with coconut oil.  so that's good news for you being able to easily find it.  I don't even know what it is actually.

[HVB]

you making a grain salad?  judging by how many spelt salad recipes I see these days it must be the latest "thing" along with coconut oil.  so that's good news for you being able to easily find it.  I don't even know what it is actually.

I am not 100% sure on the benefits or what it brings but hey, maybe it is that special ingredients I have been missing

 

 

This malt improves foam stability. It can also have other positive effects in the brewing process.

 

I want to know what the other positive effects it may have are!

[positiveContact]

oh - it's actually malted.  I figured this was going to be like bulgur wheat or something.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

It's an ancient type of wheat. You can get it malted or not. Use it wherever you'd use wheat. The kernals can be pretty small, might be tough to mill.

[neddles]

It's an ancient type of wheat.

That's my understanding of it. It's like wheat with a crap ton of protein in it and slightly different flavor. Have not used it… yet. Have a few pounds of malted spelt in my supply. Will probably go into a saison.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

Saison is probably a good way to get a gauge on its flavor.

[armagh]

The only beer style I'm aware of for which spelt is considered essential is Grissette.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

The only beer style I'm aware of for which spelt is considered essential is Grissette.

Interesting. I've brewed them with wheat. I'll have to get some spelt next time.

[djinkc]

I've used it a few times in place of wheat.  If it added anything it was below my palate's threshold.

[Poptop]

The only beer style I'm aware of for which spelt is considered essential is Grissette.

Beat me to it.

[armagh]

I've used it a few times in place of wheat.  If it added anything it was below my palate's threshold.

Maybe a bit less astringency, but otherwise agreed.

[cavman]

Saison d'Epautre from De Blaugies uses spelt

[cavman]

Also I believe there is some info on it in Farmhouse Ales but would have to check when I get home, about to board a flight to NOLA.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

Anyone ever had Atomium? It's made with 6 different grains, one of which is spelt. I used to drink it when I first got into Belgians. At 8%, it is easy drinking and packs a punch.

 

https://www.atomiumb...er-in-the-world

[armagh]

Saison d'Epautre from De Blaugies uses spelt

Makes sense, epautre is French for spelt.

[cavman]

[quote name="armagh" post="2262091" timestamp="1458075295"]

Makes sense, epautre is French for spelt.[/quote[
If I remember correctly it is about 30% but can't be positive.

Maybe 15 and 15 wheat it has been a few years

Edited by cavman, 15 March 2016 - 01:59 PM.

[neddles]

Anyone ever had Atomium? It's made with 6 different grains, one of which is spelt. I used to drink it when I first got into Belgians. At 8%, it is easy drinking and packs a punch.

 

https://www.atomiumb...er-in-the-world

I've never even heard of that.

[cavman]

I've never even heard of that.

I drink more than most and haven't either.

[armagh]

[quote name="armagh" post="2262091" timestamp="1458075295"]

Makes sense, epautre is French for spelt.[/quote[
If I remember correctly it is about 30% but can't be positive.

Maybe 15 and 15 wheat it has been a few years

Farmhouse Ales has a recipe, but off the top of my head, I don't recall the percentage.