Description
Flaked maize from Castle Malting – sold per 100 g
Flaked maize (Maize Flakes) from Castle Malting is a pre-gelatinised mash adjunct made from selected maize kernels. The kernels are steamed and flaked to open up the starch. Flaked maize lightens the body and flavour of the beer while keeping the alcohol content, giving a very drinkable, refreshing beer with a clean, crisp mouthfeel.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Characteristics
- Colour: 3.5 EBC
- Usage: up to 20% of the grain bill
- Can be added directly to the mash without milling or pre-cooking
- Low in lipids and protein, high in carbohydrates
- Slightly higher colour and slightly sweeter finish than flaked rice
- Improves head retention
How to use flaked maize
Castle Malting recommends flaked maize for American lager, American light lager and other light beers. At high levels, check that the mash has enough diastatic power to convert the starch and that the filter bed in the lauter tun works properly.
How to order
This item is sold per 100 g. Choose the quantity you need, for example 5 for 500 g or 30 for 3 kg. If you want a ready-mixed malt blend for a recipe, order each malt in whole 100 g and write the blend in the comment field at checkout, for example "Malt blend: 5.4 kg pale ale malt, 270 g Cara Blond".
Frequently asked questions about flaked maize
Does flaked maize need to be cooked or milled?
No. The flakes are pre-gelatinised and can be added directly to the mash without milling or pre-cooking.
How much flaked maize can I use?
Castle Malting states up to 20% of the grain bill. At high levels, check the diastatic power of the mash and the run-off in the lauter tun.
What is the difference between flaked maize and flaked rice?
Both make the beer lighter and paler. Flaked maize gives slightly more colour and a slightly sweeter finish than flaked rice.
Which beers is flaked maize used in?
American lager, light lager and other light beers. Flaked maize or rice is also used in cold IPA.
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