Maris Otter Fermentability

[rkbarnes82]

Is Maris Otter less fermentable than 2-row or pilsner? Given the same mash temp, etc...

 

[HopZombie99]

Its a good substitute and you wont have to worry about less performance out of the grain.

 

[MaddBaggins]

Dunn, but I've recently used it on a few batches including the IPA I did on Friday. 1.066 OG.

 

[duboman]

Is Maris Otter less fermentable than 2-row or pilsner? Given the same mash temp, etc...

No but it provides for a different flavor profile than the other two. It will typically provide more biscuit notes and a maltier backbone to your beer

 

[loveofrose]

I recently made a Scottish ale with Maris Otter. SG was 1.1! It went to 1.012 in 4 days. I don't think you need to worry!

 

[rkbarnes82]

I recently made a Scottish ale with Maris Otter. SG was 1.1! It went to 1.012 in 4 days. I don't think you need to worry!

Wow, what yeast did you use?

 

[GuldTuborg]

No, but it tends not to have the same enzymatic level as US two rows, so it may take longer to get the conversion you're after.

Also, MO is a two row barley.

 

[loveofrose]

Used Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale. Made a 1 liter starter 3 days it advanced and put it on a stir plate.

 

[ajf]

I regularly get over 80% attenuation, using a grain bill with 95% M.O and WLP002 which has a published attenuation of 63 - 70%

-a.

 

[rkbarnes82]

Ok, we'll see how I do; OG was 1.092 with 21lbs of MO and 2 oz of roasted barley.