{"product_id":"wheat-flakes-1kg","title":"Wheat Flakes (Unmalted) · 1 kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe haze in hazy. Unmalted wheat flakes give a New England IPA its cloud, and help build body and a steadier head along the way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eUnmalted wheat flakes · Up to 10 % of the malt weight · Haze, body, foam · Hazy IPA, stout, wheat beer · Contains \u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e) · 1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn New England and hazy IPAs, wheat flakes are a key part of the grist for the haze the style is known for. They're often combined with oat or barley flakes, and together the flakes add body and foam stability — useful in stouts and wheat beers too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo enzymes on board: your base malt does the converting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjunct — unmalted flakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — needs base malt in the mash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax share\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 % of the malt weight; all unmalted ingredients together max. 20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical styles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew England \/ hazy IPA, stout, wheat beer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 10 % of the malt weight — on 5 kg of malt that's up to 500 g, half a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding oat flakes as well? Keep all the flakes together at 20 % of the malt weight or less: up to 1 kg on 5 kg of malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash the flakes with your crushed malt — the malt provides the enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a hazy IPA, combine them with oat flakes and stay inside both limits: 10 % wheat, 20 % unmalted in total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd rice hulls. Unmalted ingredients can drag down your lauter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a hazy IPA? Try it with oat flakes, BESTMALZ BEST Pale Ale as the base, Mosaic hops and Lallemand New England yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the bag closed, somewhere dry and cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best-before date is on the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Wheat flakes (unmalted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: contains \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cereal containing \u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: closed, dry and cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo limits to remember: wheat flakes up to 10 %, all unmalted adjuncts up to 20 % of the malt weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmalted flakes in a 1 kg bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Czech partner warehouse dispatches the brewing ingredients, so they arrive in a separate parcel from equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much wheat flakes in a 20 L NEIPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 10 % of the malt weight — 500 g on 5 kg of malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I brew with wheat flakes and no base malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They contain no enzymes, so they need base malt in the mash to convert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need rice hulls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're recommended. Unmalted ingredients can hamper lautering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo wheat flakes contain gluten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eWheat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cereal containing \u003cstrong\u003egluten\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933611159886,"sku":"BOP-1191","price":2.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/1191_1410-wheat-flakes.jpg?v=1790201898","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/wheat-flakes-1kg","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}