"Why would I grow triticale over rye?" This is a common question, especially in the Upper Midwest. Hear what insights Racey Padilla, our Small Grains Research Director, has to offer.
I asked ChatGTP if triticale could be used to make beer and it said; Yes, triticale can be used to make beer. Triticale is a hybrid grain derived from wheat and rye, and it combines characteristics of both parent grains. When used in brewing, triticale can impart unique qualities to the beer's flavor profile. **Impact on Beer Flavor:** 1. **Spiciness and Earthiness**: Triticale can contribute a spicy and earthy flavor, similar to rye but often less intense. This can add complexity and depth to the beer. 2. **Maltiness**: The wheat component of triticale can enhance the malt character, contributing to a smooth and slightly sweet profile, somewhat akin to wheat beers. 3. **Body and Mouthfeel**: Triticale can add a fuller body and creamy mouthfeel due to its higher protein content, similar to what wheat does in a beer. **Potential Beer Styles with Triticale:** 1. **Saison or Farmhouse Ale**: The spicy and earthy notes of triticale would complement the fruity and peppery flavors typical of these styles. 2. **Rye Beer**: Using triticale can create a more balanced rye beer, moderating the spiciness with some wheat-like smoothness. 3. **Wheat Beer**: A triticale wheat beer would have a unique twist, combining the refreshing quality of a wheat beer with additional complexity. Overall, using triticale in brewing can result in a beer with a distinctive and intriguing flavor profile, blending the characteristics of wheat and rye in a harmonious way. Brewers looking to experiment with new grains and flavors may find triticale to be an exciting ingredient.
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honestly, if I was him on a field close enough to a major city i'd find a baker as grow organic tritical as a rotational crop get that direct sale money.
Do the deer like it. Will it stay green into freezing conditions? I would like to try it as a fall food plot for deer. I'm in northern WI. For next year.
