A mash barrel is a large, open-top container used in brewing to hold the mashed grains and water. The mashing process is the first step in brewing, and it involves mixing the crushed grains with hot water to allow the enzymes in the grains to convert the starches into sugars. The resulting liquid, called wort, is then drained from the mash barrel and boiled with hops to produce beer.
Mash barrels are typically made of wood or stainless steel, and they range in size from small homebrew barrels to large commercial barrels. The size of the mash barrel will depend on the size of the batch of beer being brewed. Mash barrels are an important part of the brewing process, and they play a vital role in producing high-quality beer.
