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In this article, we will explore how mash temperatures affect the brewing process, including the various temperature ranges used for different beer styles, the impact of temperature on the conversion of starches into sugars, and the effects of temperature on the finished beer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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I’ve been brewing for a few years now, and while I have a pretty good handle on how different temperatures can affect the wort you produce during the brewing process, I often have to remind myself.<\/p>\n

When it comes to my own learning, I often find that the best way to learn is to write things down and try to explain it myself – so here goes!<\/p>\n

In this article, we will explore how mash temperatures affect the brewing process, the impact of temperature on the conversion of starches into sugars, and the effects of temperature on the finished beer.<\/p>\n

Mash Temperature<\/h2>\n

As every brewer knows, you need to make wort in order to produce a wonderful glass of beer. One of the first steps in the process is mashing, which involves mixing malt with hot water to activate the enzymes that convert the starches into sugars. The temperature of the mash water determines the level of enzymatic activity and therefore has a significant impact on the final beer. Different beer styles require different temperature ranges to achieve the desired results, with common temperature ranges ranging from 63\u00b0C to 68\u00b0C (148\u00b0F to 158\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

To get a better feel for what that might look like, let’s take a look at the image below.<\/p>\n

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I first came across this image in a presentation at BrewCon London 2021<\/a>. While it’s a simple diagram, it paints a pretty good picture of what happens when you mash your brew at different temperatures.<\/p>\n

At 63\u00b0C mash temperature:<\/h3>\n