mashing, in which a proportion of the grains are boiled and then returned to the mash, raising the temperature.

Mashing is either done at a single temperature or may involve pauses at certain temperatures (ranging from 45 - 78 °C) and takes place in a "mash tun".

Etymology

The term "mashing" probably originates from the Old English noun masc, which means "soft mixture", and the Old English verb mæscan, which means "to mix with hot water". Usage of the term to refer to "anything reduced

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