Flaked Barley 500g Details:
EBC:- 4 Maximum percentage 5% Approx.
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%.
Allergy Information: This product may contain barley and other gluten-containing cereals.
What is Flaked Barley?
Flaked barley is produced by steaming whole barley grains and then rolling them between two rollers to create flat flakes. This process gelatinizes the starches in the barley, making them more accessible to enzymes during the brewing process.
Is Flaked Barley the same as malted Barley?
No Flaked Barley is not malted, therefore is does not contain any enzymes to convert the starch. Flaked grains are steamed and then crushed by 2 rollers that are hot to create the flakes.
Flaked barley in homebrewing is its ability to improve mouthfeel and body in beer. Flaked barley contains beta-glucans, which are soluble fibres that contribute to a thicker and creamier mouthfeel. This is particularly useful in beer styles such as stouts and porters, where a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel is desired.
Another advantage of using flaked barley in homebrewing is its ability to improve head retention. The proteins in flaked barley help to stabilize the foam on top of the beer, creating a thick, creamy head that lasts longer.
