Aerated Steeping Systems.
Aalbers, V.J., Drost, B.W., and Pesman, L.
The primary objective of barley steeping is to
provide the grains with an optimum amount of water to guarantee quick
and uniform germination. For that purpose, also, oxygen supply and
carbon dioxide removal are needed. Measurements on different steeping
systems show that inhomogeneity of the steeping barley leads to a higher
percentage of poorly modified grains, thus reducing the overall quality
of the malt. Circulation during steeping ensures homogeneity and