Steeping is followed by germination, when the barley grains are allowed to grow — producing enzymes that provide the needed breakdown of starch for brewing use later.

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Our attention was directed to the technique of steeping barley grains in 50 per cent (v/v) sulphuric acid to remove the husk and pericarp, thus overcoming dormancy and obtaining rapid germination2,3.

The legacy distillery launched its first American single malt whiskey, called "Clermont Steep," this week. Developed by eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe, the venture marks the ...