Adding grains or oats to the Extract

[brew4me2drink]

Getting ready to start a new batch this week and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about adding oats to my wort as it cooks for more flavor.

 

[nanofreak]

Pretty sure they need to be mashed. Have you thought about a minimash?

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

they do need to be mashed. that's easy tho, add some 2 row or 6 row base malt to your steeping grains, same amount of 2 row as you have oats, 'steep' between 150-155 (important) for 30-45 mins and that should do the trick and convert the oats.

 

[nanofreak]

Also if by as it cooks you mean toss them in your boil kettle, all you will get is starch. I wouldn't add any grain by tossing it in the boil kettle.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Also if by as it cooks you mean toss them in your boil kettle, all you will get is starch. I wouldn't add any grain by tossing it in the boil kettle.

you'll get more than starch. boiling grains will lead to BAD flavors in your beer.

 

[Burgan]

What are you brewing? That makes a big difference as well. Why don't you mini mash with oat flakes.