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Milling

Syllabus Path

Know that milling crushes malt and other grains into grist.

  1. IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes
  2. B. Brewing Process Overview
  3. 1. Milling

Exam Focus

  • Milling physically crushes or grinds grain.
  • The product of milling is grist.
  • Milling prepares grain for mashing.

First brewhouse step

Milling exposes the interior of malt and other grains so hot water can access starches and sugars during mashing.

Key Terms

Grist
Crushed malt and other grains prepared for mashing.

References

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