Decoction mashing is a traditional method of stepping the water and grains through different temperature stops in brewing by taking a portion of the brew to a separate vessel, bringing it to a boil, then returning it to the main mash.  It is laborious.  And it is time consuming.  But proponents of decoction mashing say it is worth the extra effort.  This Episode is Sponsored by: Estrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia is an independent, family-owned brewery  in northwest Spain, founded in 1906. Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial is a world class lager, brewed using the finest Spanish malts, locally  cultivated Galician hops and the best brewing practices, in a state-of-the-art facility in La Coruña . Recognized around the world for quality and exceptional character. Estrella Galicia is “A beer like no other.” Hosts:  Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Khristopher Johnson, Zach AdamsSponsors: Estrella Galicia, All About BeerTags: Black IPA, Hops, IPA, Oregon, Cascadian Dark The following music was used for this media project:Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-callLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★