The outer layer of the barley and malt grain. An inert and relatively impermeable layer composed of hard cellulose and polyphenols which remains intact during mashing to form a separation layer during wort collection.
« Back to Glossary IndexThe outer layer of the barley and malt grain. An inert and relatively impermeable layer composed of hard cellulose and polyphenols which remains intact during mashing to form a separation layer during wort collection.
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