Roasting oats

[jimp2003]

Hi Guys!

In Radical Brewing Randy Mosher warns that harsh chemicals produced when roasting grains at home can lead to unpleasantly rough tasting beer and that you should leave 2 weeks between roasting and brewing to let these chemicals disipate.

I am planning on brewing an oatmeal stout on saturday and roasted some rolled oats last night but am now unsure whether to use them or not.

Has anyone experienced any problems with roasting oats or is the problem he describes more likely with other grains?

Cheers.

Jim

[Spud395]

Roasted up a few last night as well Jim!

No idea as to an answer for your question though as it's my 1st time and I'm leaving them for an ale I have planned in a couple of weeks

[Tom_D]

Hey Jim,

When I did my oatmeal stout I only managed to leave my oats for a day after roasting and the beer came out really well. I reckon you'll be fine after three days.

[jimp2003]

Thanks Tom! That gives me a bit more confidence to use them.