Beer Making
- Unmalted Grains
- Water Treatment
Unmalted grains are collectively known as adjuncts. They are used for various reasons, e.g. colour, head retention, flavour etc. As unmalted grains have no diastatic enzymes they have to be mashed with pale or lager malt.
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Flaked Barley
from £1.40More information
Flaked barley is a versatile adjunct, particularly useful in Stouts. It imparts a lovely grainy flavour and can be used in quite large quantities in black beers. Flaked barley can, however cause haze problems in paler styles, where the percentage should not exceed 5%.
Maximum Percentage 20% -
Flaked Maize
from £1.60More information
Derived from corn kernels, this cereal gives a delicate corn taste to beer if used sparingly. Its use is beneficial for clearing purposes due to its low nitrogen content.
United Kingdom
Maximum Percentage 10% -
Flaked Rice
from £3.00More information
The perfect substitute for any recipe calling for the addition of sugar. It is virtually flavourless but provides some body without darkening the colour. A highly recommended adjunct as its low nitrogen content assists in clearing.
Maximum Percentage 10% -
Roasted Barley
from £1.50More information
This is simply raw barley, which has been roasted as far as possible to make the darkest of all grains. Its slightly bitter burnt taste finds favour in Irish type Stouts but it can be used sparingly to darken other beers.
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Maximum Percentage 10% -
Torrefied Wheat
from £1.25More information
Available whole and flaked, this grain is used extensively to promote head retention in Bitters. Its use is definitely recommended in all recipes where a good firm head is required. Ideal for brewing Belgian Witbier.
United Kingdom
Maximum Percentage 10% (or up to 40% for Witbier) -
Torrefied Wheat Flakes
from £1.70More information
Available whole and flaked, this grain is used extensively to promote head retention in Bitters. Its use is definitely recommended in all recipes where a good firm head is required. Ideal for brewing Belgian Witbier.
United Kingdom
Maximum Percentage 10% (or up to 40% for Witbier)
