Sprouts in Mash

[Kansas Brew]

I brewed an All Grain Brown Ale Yesterday. During the mash I noticed little white things on top of the mash. At first I thought they were bugs, but they were sprouts about 3/16 inch long. This was fresh malt I just received it the day before. I understand well modified but isn’t this a bit too far. My gravities come out good but I don’t know how this will affect the final product.

[Payson]

I've seen the same thing a number of times and have had absolutely no ill effects. I believe it's referred to as the acrospire.

[Caffinehog]

Well, malted grain is grain that has been sprouted, then dried out. They try to get rid of the sprouts, but it isn't 100% effective. And they float, so they'll be on top of your mash.

In short, don't worry, be happy! And have a homebrew.

[SLOSHomebrewers]

This is a good thing.

Not only does it tell us the malt is well modified, it tells us your mill is not over grinding the grain.
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