In my opinion, yes. I just put on tap a Hefeweizen where I did a double decocotion. It was a longer but good brew day. I actually hit all my numbers and didn't make that much of a mess. Neither of these things are common when I choose to decoct. Having said that, the Hefeweizen just has that something in the mouthfeel and flavor that I did not have in the Dunkelweizen I made several months ago where all I did was a step mash.
The evidence, for me and my system anyway, is overwhelming. I did a side by side with a store bought Hefe, where I'd bet my next paycheck the brewery does not Decoct and my beer had more character all the way around.
If you have the time, I'd say go for it, it will be worth it.
The evidence, for me and my system anyway, is overwhelming. I did a side by side with a store bought Hefe, where I'd bet my next paycheck the brewery does not Decoct and my beer had more character all the way around.
If you have the time, I'd say go for it, it will be worth it.