A mechanical agitator or specialized vessel used to mix crushed grain with hot liquor to create mash. In commercial breweries and distilleries, the masher ensures even hydration of the grist and prevents dough balls from forming. This uniform mixing is necessary for enzymes to efficiently convert starches into fermentable sugars.
Heard on the job
Turn the masher on low while we dough in, then secure the hatch.
Also heard as
- mashing machine
- Steel's masher