Cpt_Kirks
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How much unmalted wheat should be added to a 5 gallon batch to aid in head retention? A half pound? Will the extra protein increase the cloudiness?
Will flaked wheat do?
Will flaked wheat do?
Unmalted Wheat for Head Retention?
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You can also use carafoam or carapils for head retention. Flaked wheat will work fine at that amount without adding any flavor or cloudiness.
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Cpt_Kirks
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I have been adding a pound of flaked wheat to all my brews, and was just wondering if I should be adding unmalted wheat instead.
Let's see: head retention is a combination of protein, carbonation and the glass, right? Did I miss anything?
Let's see: head retention is a combination of protein, carbonation and the glass, right? Did I miss anything?
First off, I have absolutely no experience with this.
Secondly, I was just reading the adjunct grain section in my Midwest catalog.
"Flaked Wheat - Greatly increases body and head retention in most any beer. Use in small quanties, 4-6 ounces in a 5 gallon batch."
Pez.
Secondly, I was just reading the adjunct grain section in my Midwest catalog.
"Flaked Wheat - Greatly increases body and head retention in most any beer. Use in small quanties, 4-6 ounces in a 5 gallon batch."
Pez.
StAnthonyB
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I know that there is a difference between white wheat and red wheat.
springer
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Flaked wheat is good and you can also use flaked Barley
CenturyStanding
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What about flaked oats? Is that the same idea?
springer
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never used Oats in beers other that stouts which tend to have a nice head anyway. So I couldn't say yes or no
noblesquirrel
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I'd probably avoid the oats due to the oils in them. Stouts tend to get solid heads from the various crystal malts and roasted grains. One of the primary things to look at, really, is the protein content. Hops also help with head retention as well.
Blender
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I have had great results with flaked barley. I use it most beers I make.
mkling
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This is a mysterious line, because flaked wheat is unmalted wheat. But if you'd like to substitute flaked wheat for flaked wheat, I say go for it!
khiddy
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What about White Wheat Malt? Will 6oz in a 5-gal batch make a difference?
