I made a smoked porter today and, in a last-minute decision, chose simpson's naked oats as opposed to the usual quick oats. I remember reading about their berry-like sweetness and typical oat mouthfeel. I also remember someone on the forum mentioning using these instead of toasting flakes oats for a similar effect.
To my surprise, these were not flaked and arrived mixed in with my other crushed grain. Since then I've began trying to research more about naked oats, but can't find too much info beyond berry like sweetness.
If you've used naked oats, was it because the flavor profile was preferable to quick or rolled oats or was it for a different reason? What would make you choose this over the other variety?
To my surprise, these were not flaked and arrived mixed in with my other crushed grain. Since then I've began trying to research more about naked oats, but can't find too much info beyond berry like sweetness.
If you've used naked oats, was it because the flavor profile was preferable to quick or rolled oats or was it for a different reason? What would make you choose this over the other variety?