So I was starting a new batch and completely distracted over bills etc and realized once my malt was boiling that I COMPLETELY forgot to add and steep my grain. I added them for about 10 minutes after even tho it was boiling. Any idea how this will affect the outcome?
Did I just completely mess this up or what? Still pretty new to brewing btw. It was intended to be a Porter but not sure now.
Missed the steep
Worse case scenario you extracted tannins from the husks (astringent mouth feel / bitter, not appropriate in any beer style). This happens when two conditions are met. 1) 170°F or above and 2) ph 6.0 or above. It's possible the wort was a ph below 6.0, so I may be ok.
As far as sugar it's already been converted in most steeping grains, crystals etc so you're good there.
Possibly a little carmelizing giving malliard notes like biscuit etc, typical of decoction (old process of boiling part of the grist for temp stepping a mash)
If it ever happens again, just stop the boil and reduce temp and hold at 160°F for 20 minutes while steeping
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