whole unmilled raw wheat - how to mash

[jaybie]

Finally I have got this brew bottled. So far it seems there is no difference whether I used flaked wheat or Shredded Wheat. Taste and colour is as expected. If anything remarkable changes after conditioning I will post it here - otherwise it is safe to consider shredded wheat a suitable alternative to flaked wheat.

[greenxpaddy]

HI

A protein rest halps with efficiency, reduces teh chance of a stuck mash and will reduce soem of the complex proteins that give crazy foam heads on wheat beers. A little head is good but an icecream topping can be annoying.

[jaybie]

HI

A protein rest halps with efficiency, reduces teh chance of a stuck mash and will reduce soem of the complex proteins that give crazy foam heads on wheat beers. A little head is good but an icecream topping can be annoying.

Cheers for the info - I had no idea it could reduce stuck mashes. So far I can't say I ever had too much head ( in my wheat beers). I'm going to give it a try next time and see if it improves anything.

[jmc]

Finally I have got this brew bottled. So far it seems there is no difference whether I used flaked wheat or Shredded Wheat. Taste and colour is as expected. If anything remarkable changes after conditioning I will post it here - otherwise it is safe to consider shredded wheat a suitable alternative to flaked wheat.

Hi Jaybie

How did this brew turn out?

[Spud395]

Ha only seen this now, I've a brew ready for dry hopping tomorrow I call it an American Wit.
50-50 Irish Lager malt and local unmalted wheat (crushed in a mill) with American hops and US-05
Efficiencey was a bit low but not bad for 50% wheat.
Wheat is working out at 26c a Kg and is localy grown, so here's hopeing

[jaybie]

Hi JMC,

The brew turned out fine. Good long lasting head and no change in flavour. I have since repeated the beer using proper ingredients and side by side I can't tell the difference.

[jmc]

Hi JMC,

The brew turned out fine. Good long lasting head and no change in flavour. I have since repeated the beer using proper ingredients and side by side I can't tell the difference.

Sounds like both versions are good. Which one will you use again?

[jaybie]

I'll stick to the traditional recipe, only so I don't have to 'fess up that people are drinking breakfast cereal. However should I get caught short on wheat again I won't hesitate to use either Shredded Wheat or rolled spelt, and just keep it a secret!

[jmc]

Sounds like a good plan.

Whatever you do don't try Weetabix.
See topic Weetabix Fiasco