Partial Oatmeal Mash with Just Alpha Amylase..

Newb Question. I'm really into oatmeal stouts. First batch I just steeped the oatmeal, but definitely still got that creamy foamy slightly bitter head. Then I "Partial Mashed" my next batch.... with crystal malt (oops)... Still it had even more of that creamy smooth texture so it wasn't a big oops. I just actually PArtial Mashed my next oatmeal stout with pale malt last night. I had a little trouble keeping the temps regulated on the stove top but this is what I have to work with.

Can I just mash oatmeal by itself with the alpha amylase and foregoe the need for pale malt? It would most likely be easier since all I really ever need is say 1 pound of oatmeal to mash. It might be easier for me to control the temperature with less grains in the pot too.

Anyway. Just a newb who can't quite find the answer here. Thanks!

Can I just mash oatmeal by itself with the alpha amylase and foregoe the need for pale malt?

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Yes4567890

h4rdluck said:

Can I just mash oatmeal by itself with the alpha amylase and foregoe the need for pale malt?

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And where would you take alpha amylase from?
Pale malt is providing alpha amylase for you.

And where would you take alpha amylase from?

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A bottle or a bag, most likely. You can get 1/4 lb. for $8-10 and that's the equivalent of 250 lbs of 2-row.