I searched for some info on this but didn't get too far. I am putting an oatmeal stout together on monday and I have one question. Everything that I read says that the flakes need to be mashed to get any real advantage out of them. I am still in the extract stage so I don't really know what that entails. Is it possible to with a metal colander and a large sauce pan? Or in my brew pot? I will only be using .5 lb barley flakes and 1lb oat flakes. I work in the bulk foods section of the local CO-OP so I have about 10 kinds of flaked grains at my fingertips and would like to be able to use them properly.
My guess is heat them up in the colander (in the brewpot) to 150 or so, hold it for .5 hour and rinse them out with water that is 160-170? Would that do the trick?
thanks
-Ander
Also, any experience with Quinoa, Triticale, Kamut, Teff (whole grain), Spelt, or other esoteric grain flakes?
My guess is heat them up in the colander (in the brewpot) to 150 or so, hold it for .5 hour and rinse them out with water that is 160-170? Would that do the trick?
thanks
-Ander
Also, any experience with Quinoa, Triticale, Kamut, Teff (whole grain), Spelt, or other esoteric grain flakes?