About 20 very successful all grain brews under my belt now and ready to step up my game to my first lager. Will be brewing a Bohemian style Pilsner with only Weyermann Pilsner Malt and a little Carapils. From what I have read Weyermann Pilsner Malt (not using the Bohemian or floor malted Bohemian) is still slightly under-modified and may benefit from a step mash?
I have read conflicting arguments though, that a protein rest and step mash could hurt body and head retention, but I don't understand this since it is slightly under-modifed. Maybe these arguments refer to more modified Pilsner Malts?
I don't want to jump right into a decoction mash so I am hoping to gain something over doing a straight up single infusion mash. I BIAB full volume or sparge with 1 gallon if needed for volume (shouldn't need to with this small grain bill) so should I or should I not do a multi-step mash with this malt?
I have read conflicting arguments though, that a protein rest and step mash could hurt body and head retention, but I don't understand this since it is slightly under-modifed. Maybe these arguments refer to more modified Pilsner Malts?
I don't want to jump right into a decoction mash so I am hoping to gain something over doing a straight up single infusion mash. I BIAB full volume or sparge with 1 gallon if needed for volume (shouldn't need to with this small grain bill) so should I or should I not do a multi-step mash with this malt?