George & others The objective of my statement, is that rice and corn are also used in the brewing of some beers. The bottom line is that rice and corn are also plants and therefore organic Byron ---------- > From: George Nelson <70431.3065@compuserve.com> > To: Cameron Begg <begg.4@osu.edu> > Cc: chile-heads@globalgarden.com; Brent Thompson <brent@hplbct.hpl.hp.com>; Byron Bromley <Byron.Bromley@gsd-co.com>; T <joemama@swissonline.ch>; Mike Pierce <mpierce@martel-intl.com> > Subject: Candida spp and other small points > Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 8:31 PM > > Cardinal Cameron Begg wrote: > > "I have not heard of US breweries malting rice. Flaked rice is however used > as an adjuct in mashing to consume excess enzymes (most commonly with pale > malts) which would otherwise go to waste after completing the digestion of > starch from the barley." > > The rice used in Budweiser and Michelob starts as whole grain rice. > "Brewer's Rice" originally was the "brokens" from rice milling, but the > quality effort demands whole grain rice for these products as it is more > reliable. > > The disclaimer most put here absolutely does not apply: I work at > Anheuser-Busch and have an awareness of the ingredients used. > > Regarding rocotos setting new shoots about this time of year. The ones in > the east window are showing some growth. The cuttings downstairs under the > grow light are still small. One of the plants has a huge pepper on it, but > it is still green. I am waiting for it to get red for the best flavor. > > George