So after reading a bunch of people saying that a protein rest isn't need for flaked wheat, I brewed a Wit that is 50% flaked wheat without one. I took a refractometer reading pre-boil and noticed my gravity was way low. I added 1lb of wheat DME to get my gravity up.
After doing some more reading, I see that a protein rest is required if my flaked wheat is >25% of the grain bill. So, what should I expect with my brew? Recipe is below.
4.5lbs Flaked wheat
4.5lbs Pale 2-row
1lb Wheat DME
1oz EKG 60min
0.75oz bitter orange 5min
0.75oz coriander 5min
Single infusion, step temp = 156.
After doing some more reading, I see that a protein rest is required if my flaked wheat is >25% of the grain bill. So, what should I expect with my brew? Recipe is below.
4.5lbs Flaked wheat
4.5lbs Pale 2-row
1lb Wheat DME
1oz EKG 60min
0.75oz bitter orange 5min
0.75oz coriander 5min
Single infusion, step temp = 156.