I'm making a peach wheat beer (extract) in the next couple of weeks and wanted to use a small amount of grain to add a little body and also to help with head retention. I had about 4% CaraPils in the recipe, but wanted to know if either flaked wheat or torrified wheat would be better. CaraPils seemed pretty good because it doesn't effect the color much. Would one of the others be better? What are the differences (flavor, mouthfeel, etc.)? Would 4% be about the right amount to add?
Also, I was thinking about using about 80% wheat extract and the rest extra light dry extract. Would it be better to use close to 100% wheat extract? How would using that much effect the taste compared to around 80%?
Thanks!
Also, I was thinking about using about 80% wheat extract and the rest extra light dry extract. Would it be better to use close to 100% wheat extract? How would using that much effect the taste compared to around 80%?
Thanks!
