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Once upon a time malted grains were either dried in the open air (wind malts) or with the heat from a fire. Malts kilned with the latter method possessed a smoky character from the wood used to fuel the fire. Starting in the 17th century maltsters invented techniques for smoke-free kilning and beers featuring smoked... Continue Reading →
By Pat Woodward and Mark RichardsOnce upon a time malted grains were either dried in the open air (wind malts) or with the heat from a fire. Malts kilned with the latter method possessed a smoky character from the wood used to fuel the fire. Starting in the 17th century maltsters invented techniques for smoke-free kilning and beers featuring smoked... Continue Reading →