just got some of this for a brew I intend on doin shortly - man ! it looks just like a packet of corn flakes !!!
has anyone used this flaked stuff before ? I haven't - whats the story with it ?
Not sure what to do with it. But where did you get it??? I think it is an adjunct used by the Macro's. From what I know (all joking aside) takes a bit of skill to use stuff like that. Can't wait to follow this discussion :)
got it here (http://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/flaked-maize-500g-p-363.html?zenid=2cc293752ae3cb40a864224b0be4665c)
kinda goin to follow this recipie (http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f67/aberdeen-brown-ale-newcastle-clone-ag-36912/) for a nukie brown Ale type clone
but I've also seen it listed in the Art Genesis Stout Recipie on thehomebrecompanys recipie section
just wasn't what I expected but I guess in hindsight flaked maize (corn ) its not really a surprise taht it looks like corn flakes
yeah seems to be an adjunct alright - the packet has it listed as unmalted grain
edit - oh crap - skill you say ??? ? Iwas just gonna fling it in with the grains
I think Fullers used to use it for their ESB.
Flaked maize is excellent for helping with nitrogen and in clearing the beer,it is also good at making the mash less stodgy and able to drain better. It can add a corn flavour which some people do not like so keep the grist content at maximum 5%.
If it's flaked Damien you can chuck it straight into the mash.
The flaking process leaves the starch available for the excess mash enzymes to convert, as long as you have plenty of base malt in there, bate on!