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Looks like the ruling is that there are other American lager strains (940 was mentioned), but 34/70, Augustiner are not American strains, and would not be legal.
Posted 34 days ago.
I figured Augustiner might be a stretch even though it is probably the widest used strain in American craft lager making, but eliminating 34/70 seems unfair to dry yeast brewers, especially since it's widely considered to be a "worldwide" lager strain.
I might not have to buy yeast if I can use 940, so I'll end my complaining there.
Posted 34 days ago.
Can I assume in, for example, the Commonwealth Division, that I can use American sugar (not feasible to source Commonwealth sugar) or a non-Commonwealth ingredient like Weyermann Carafa Special after I have checked all of the other boxes? I know I had a hand in editing the rules, and this seems within the rules, but I just wanted to make sure this doesn't fall outside of the "spirit" of the rules.
Posted 34 days ago.
You absolutely can use a "non Commonwealth" sugar, provided you have (a) met the required ingredients (two base grains, one specialty grain) and (b) are at seven or fewer total ingredients.
Posted 34 days ago.
Under the Commonwealth Beers Division, "Wheat Malt" is listed as an option for part of the base malt. Is torrefied wheat malt acceptable?
Posted 34 days ago.
Torrified wheat is, by definition, raw/unmalted. Therefore, it's not an acceptable sub for wheat malt.
Posted 34 days ago.
I assumed as much but just wanted to be sure. Thanks for verifying that.
Posted 34 days ago.
Happy to help!
Posted 34 days ago.
Alright, one more question (for now until I find another hair to split): under the Commonwealth Beers Division, would "caramalt" (made in the UK) be acceptable for the 5%+ UK crystal malt specialty grain requirement?
Posted 34 days ago.
Edited 34 days ago by wvbrewed
Do you have a link to it? Or, who is the maltster?
Posted 34 days ago.
Simpsons and Crisp both make a caramalt. It's a low L crystal like light carastan.
Posted 34 days ago.
That is legal.
Posted 34 days ago.
Awesome. Thanks again for clarifying.
Posted 34 days ago.
Happy to help.
Posted 34 days ago.
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