How Strong is Malt? A Brewer's Guide to Diastatic Power and Fermentable Sugars
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4 min read
Did you know that a base malt like American 2-Row can have a diastatic power of 140 °L, while caramel malts have zero? This wide range of enzymatic activity is key to understanding how strong is malt and its impact on a brew's fermentability and potential alcohol content.
