I took a tour of the Coop Ale Works brewery in Oklahoma City a few days ago and got a chance to talk with their brewer. He was telling my that their supplier for grain at Cargill told them that "all of the needed sugar conversion generally takes place within five minutes and anyone doing 60 minute mashes are wasting 55 minutes". He told me that they have drastically reduced their mashing time and haven't noticed a difference in efficiency.
I guess I was just wondering if this accurate? Has anyone else heard this recently or read any literature on the subject?
I guess I was just wondering if this accurate? Has anyone else heard this recently or read any literature on the subject?