DrunkTrucker Well-Known Member Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 286 Reaction score 2 Location phoenix Jan 16, 2008 #1 I was just wondering if anyone has tried using steel cut oats in a stout instead of rolled oats?
sirsloop Well-Known Member Joined Jun 12, 2006 Messages 2,587 Reaction score 26 Location South River, NJ Jan 16, 2008 #2 If you do... I think you have to bake them for 30 minutes or so before brewing w/ them.
OP OP DrunkTrucker Well-Known Member Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 286 Reaction score 2 Location phoenix Jan 16, 2008 #3 i was thinking about boiling them for about thirty minutes or so then add it to the mash.
bradsul Flyfisherman/brewer HBT Supporter Joined Sep 12, 2006 Messages 4,889 Reaction score 44 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 16, 2008 #4 You need to boil them (basically make oatmeal) to gelatinize the starches so they can be converted in the mash.
You need to boil them (basically make oatmeal) to gelatinize the starches so they can be converted in the mash.
OP OP DrunkTrucker Well-Known Member Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 286 Reaction score 2 Location phoenix Jan 16, 2008 #5 I might try to make two stouts one with steel cut, and one with rolled or flaked oats. See if there is any difference between the two.
I might try to make two stouts one with steel cut, and one with rolled or flaked oats. See if there is any difference between the two.
bradsul Flyfisherman/brewer HBT Supporter Joined Sep 12, 2006 Messages 4,889 Reaction score 44 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 16, 2008 #6 I've used both and never noticed a difference (aside from the little bit of extra work required). But don't let that stop you from making twice as much stout.
I've used both and never noticed a difference (aside from the little bit of extra work required). But don't let that stop you from making twice as much stout.
OP OP DrunkTrucker Well-Known Member Joined Sep 23, 2006 Messages 286 Reaction score 2 Location phoenix Jan 16, 2008 #7 I'll try both ways, probably wont make much difference. As long as the beer comes out drinkable I will be happy
I'll try both ways, probably wont make much difference. As long as the beer comes out drinkable I will be happy