Episode 28
What the Heck is Decoction?
What the heck is decoction? Something Gary Arndt doesn't know! Bobby and Allison Fleshman finally teach Gary something new about this old school reduction process.
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TIMELINE
00:00 A Thing of Witches?
00:14 What is Decoction?
01:39 Historical Context of Decoction
03:41 Defining Decoction: The Oatmeal Example
06:26 Decoction in Modern Brewing
10:01 The Maillard Reaction
11:36 Practical Examples and Benefits in Brewing
16:49 Challenges and Brewer Perspectives
21:59 Is decoction worth it for business?
27:50 Conclusion and Outro
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/
Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
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