Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:09 pm
From what i have learned/researched in this area (and I could be wrong), is that S-methyl-methionine (SMM) is an amino acid produced during the malting process (germination, kilning, etc). SMM is then converted to DMS (di-methyl-sulfide, a volatile compound) during mashing/boiling (basically further heating of the kilned grain). I am guessing that there are less worries to DMS formation due to a shorter boiling period and liimited SMM to DMS formation. Traditoinal Berliner Weisse are brewed in the "no boil" method, using a boiled decoction step process instead. With that being said I have brewed BW's before with15 min boils and have had DMS issues noted in competitions. Looking forward to tackling this one again soon! Good luck and hope I helped!
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