Using flaked rice and maize

[BeerCat]

Has anyone got any experience of using flaked rice. I see it can be used for up to 40% of the grist. I intend to do a lager with it but have no idea how it will affect the mash or flavour. I got it uncrushed otherwise i think it would turn to dust.
I also have some flaked maize which has been described as adding a "cornflake" flavour which i am not terrible keen on. Opinions please.

 

[MyQul]

I've used cornflakes in pseudo lagers before. They definately add a certain flavour. It will also thin the body and up the abv and make it more 'lager like'. I just chucked em in the mash with the rest of the grain and they didnt seem to effect anything

 

[BeerCat]

I've used cornflakes in pseudo lagers before. They definately add a certain flavour. It will also thin the body and up the abv and make it more 'lager like'. I just chucked em in the mash with the rest of the grain and they didnt seem to effect anything

I had forgotten about your cornflakes. What % did you use? I presume it will attenuate more as well. I have been trying to make something thinnner bodied for ages. Dare i say it almost watery. I have looked at Corona recipes knocking around the net and none use adjuncts so perhaps its not necessary. I am sure they are not used for economic reasons as its more expensive than grain.

 

[MyQul]

I put about 15% cornflakes in it. They definatley thin the body and make the wort more attenuative

 

[simon12]

I am sure they are not used for economic reasons as its more expensive than grain.

In the US and that side of the world maize is much cheaper especially as its not malted.

 

[BeerCat]

I put about 15% cornflakes in it. They definatley thin the body and make the wort more attenuative

Thankls that is what i wanted to hear. An alternative method to amalayse. I have 2kg to put in a batch.

In the US and that side of the world maize is much cheaper especially as its not malted.

I did not think about that but it makes sense now. I bet it is all GMO as well.

 

[ACBEV]

I've used 10% corn flakes in bitter for that thin bitter stylie, it add subtle corn notes.

 

[Oneflewover]

I used 10% Holland and Barratt flaked corn in a cream ale. Not sure about it...

 

[The Baron]

use the microwave rice as its already cooked and does not need a separate mash temp to get the best out of it. I usually use 3 packs 750G and 250 g of cornflakes in my light american/mexican pseudo lagers with kolsch yeast

 

[BeerCat]

I should of said i bought the "Crisp" flaked rice and maize.
Also i stand corrected the Mexican Cerveza recipe in the bible uses around 10% flaked maize. The Japanese rice lager uses about the same. Both recipes seem to me to have high finishing gravities.

 

[MrRook]

In the Mar/Apr 2018 issue of Brew Your Own is an article about using different forms of rice, including flaked rice.

 

[BeerCat]

In the Mar/Apr 2018 issue of Brew Your Own is an article about using different forms of rice, including flaked rice.

Is that a paper magazine?

 

[MrRook]

Is that a paper magazine?

Yes. I'm not sure if you can access it online.

 

[Gerryjo]

I've brewed a light lager for the missus who is a coors light fan and she actually loves it.
I used 1.15kg of Kellogg cornflakes but had a severely stuck mash though worth it.

 

[BeerCat]

Anyone tried rice yet? Been making some decent beers with it. Might try a rice stout.

 

[Clint]

I put a small amount of maize in my latest IPA recipe..181g in around a 4.5kg total. It seems to work although I probably wouldn't miss it! Also used it in a cream ale.

 

[BeerCat]

I put a small amount of maize in my latest IPA recipe..181g in around a 4.5kg total. It seems to work although I probably wouldn't miss it! Also used it in a cream ale.

Try about 20% rice for a start. Not tried maize recently as i had to ditch the last attempt. Have to try again.

 

[Clint]

I think Bud has a lot of rice in it....seen a documentary on Sky about the brewery ..comes in by the train load.

 

[MyQul]

I have a cream ale recipe with rice, on my list to try

 

[BeerCat]

I think Bud has a lot of rice in it....seen a documentary on Sky about the brewery ..comes in by the train load.

It's more expensive than floor malted bohemian here . I think they use amylase to maximise the alcohol