brew4me2drink

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Getting ready to start a new batch this week and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about adding oats to my wort as it cooks for more flavor.

nanofreak

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Pretty sure they need to be mashed. Have you thought about a minimash?

NordeastBrewer77

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they do need to be mashed. that's easy tho, add some 2 row or 6 row base malt to your steeping grains, same amount of 2 row as you have oats, 'steep' between 150-155 (important) for 30-45 mins and that should do the trick and convert the oats.

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nanofreak

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Also if by as it cooks you mean toss them in your boil kettle, all you will get is starch. I wouldn't add any grain by tossing it in the boil kettle.

NordeastBrewer77

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you'll get more than starch. boiling grains will lead to BAD flavors in your beer.

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Kegged: German Alt, Octane IPA

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Burgan

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What are you brewing? That makes a big difference as well. Why don't you mini mash with oat flakes.