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[Poptop]

Quick grits can go right into the mash. Finally found my favorite stone ground yellow grits at the grocer. An item seldom carried. I know they need to be gelatinized for lack of a better term. Do I cook them as I normally would to eat and then add to mash? Or other?

[positiveContact]

Quick grits can go right into the mash. Finally found my favorite stone ground yellow grits at the grocer. An item seldom carried. I know they need to be gelatinized for lack of a better term. Do I cook them as I normally would to eat and then add to mash? Or other?

I have to think that would work but I don't know for sure.

[djinkc]

Corn gelatinizes at mash temps.  I have 12 lbs of crushed 2-row and 5 lbs of cornmeal in the tun for tomorrow.  Never used grits but have used masa and cornmeal many times with no special treatment.

[Poptop]

One of our Brothers has used traditional, I’m pretty sure. I made a great boat beer last year, a pils that was low ABV and poundable in the heat. I’d like to try it again with these grits

Edited by Poptop, 05 October 2018 - 04:14 PM.

[Poptop]

Thanks! Djinkc, I believe you’re the dude I’ve followed on this. So to be clear I can mash straight normal grits without any prior preparation?

[positiveContact]

Will grits taste different than cornmeal in the finished product?

[Poptop]

I want to do a straight Vienna Lager with my grits, a noble hop and an appropriate yeast


What I mean is all Vienna malt

[Big Nake]

I'm watching this because I've only used flaked corn and masa harina in the mash. I have never done a cereal mash, etc.

[djinkc]

Thanks! Djinkc, I believe you’re the dude I’ve followed on this. So to be clear I can mash straight normal grits without any prior preparation?

 

I would assume so with quick grits anyway since they're finer.  Regular stone ground would probably benefit from being boiled - just guessing.  With quick grits I wouldn't hesitate to just throw it in the mash - maybe go with a little longer mash if you're concerned.  I wouldn't.  As I said though - never used grits yet.