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Fermentable

Torrefied Wheat — Generic

Generic

Representative The maker publishes no figures for this product, so these are class-typical values instead.

Maker
Generic
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
adjunct-grain
Malt class
wheat
Color
1.5 °L (2.8 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
85.0 %
Moisture
7.0 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
40 % of grist
Needs mashing
Yes

Description

Whole wheat heated until the kernels puff and the starch gelatinises, leaving a light nutty note that flaked wheat lacks. A British brewhouse staple for head retention in bitter and mild; mill it lightly and mash as normal.