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Flaked Barley

Flaked Barley malt — watercolor illustration
Type Adjunct
Color (SRM) 1.5-2.0
Max Usage 20%

About

Flaked barley adds body, head retention, and a grainy character to beer. It is traditional in Irish dry stout, where it contributes to the style's characteristic creamy head and dry, slightly grainy palate.

Flavor Contribution

Grainy, body, head retention, slight haze

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