Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />Okay, that brings up another question. Will kiln dried wood spalt under the storing conditions I mentioned above? Somewhere on here I saw how to make your own spalted wood, but I didn't think it was talking about the kiln dried stuff. I know it may sound like a stupid question to some of you, but I didn't even know what spalting was until two years ago, and I've been working with wood for 20 years. I just always bought kiln dried lumber from a yard or wood supply house.
No you can't make kiln dried wood spalt. Wood mositure needs to be above 20% and the temps need to be above 60 degrees.
Home Brewed Spalting Methods:
1) Place green wood into a plastic bag. Add some Miracle Grow and a can or so of beer. Seal Bag and inspect weekly.
2) Place green wood into a plastic bag. Add fresh grass clippings and enough water to keep things damp. Seal bag and inspect weekly.
3) In the fall: Place green wood into a plastic bag. Add fresh fallen leaves and enough water to keep things damp. Seal bag and inspect weekly. Keep in a warm place.
4) In the winter: wait till spring.
Amount of ingredients depends on amount and type of wood
Method one works best but it seems like a loss of a good beer.
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