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I'm going to be using an extract recipe from a book that is tuned for a full boil, but I'll be doing a partial. They call for 1 pound of oats to be boiled for the full 60. I feel like this is going to turn my 3gal boil into a large pot of malted oat meal. Should I just drop the oats in with the steeping grains? Should I reduce the amount of oats? Will 1 pound of oats be fine with a 3 gal boil? Thanks in advance for your advice!

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Hi, we need more info on the recipe and what you are trying to brew to answer your questions, I think.

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Alrighty then.....

6.6lbs Light LME
2lbs dry light LME
1lb Crystal
1lb Rolled oats
2oz cascase @60 min
1oz Haller @5min
1oz Kent Goldings @5min
Notty Dry Yeast.

It seems to be sort of a Strong bitter. The recipe in the book calls for 30 mins of steeping @ 170deg with the crystal. Then dumping the oats in at the start of the boil (60 min) along with the cascade. The book specifies that all of the extract recipes assume a full boil. I know I Have to adjust my hops for utilization for a partial... but what about the oats? Assume a 3 gal partial instead of a 5 gal full boil. I'm worried dumping 1 pound of oats into my 3 gal boil is going to turn my wort into oatmeal.

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My reading is leaving me to believe I should be using the oats with my steeping grains, not in the boil..... is this correct?

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Yes, I think i would put the oats in with your speciality grains, also.

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Flaked oats need to be converted/mashed so you're not just throwing starches in your beer. Regardless if you steep it or throw it in the kettle the end result is the same.

I'd leave it out.

HOOTER

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Agreed. The oats lend a smooth texture and mouthfeel, not fermentables. Steep them along with the crystal.

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Use quick oats with your specialty grains.

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should I use the full 1lb?

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Yes4567890

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