• Distillers Malt - 1kg - uncrushed malted grain
  • Torrefied Wheat - 500g key facts: 500g bag, typically 5-15% of the grain bill, no milling needed
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Torrefied Wheat - 500g

Torrefied Wheat - 500g

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Need just enough Torrefied Wheat for one brew? This 500g bag improves head retention and adds a light bready note to a single batch of ale.

What it does

Torrefied wheat is heat-treated (puffed) raw wheat. It adds a light, bready wheat character and boosts protein levels for improved head retention, and is a key ingredient in traditional English ales. It is ideal for a single batch trial.

Specs

  • Flavour: light, bready, mildly wheaty
  • Typical use: 5-15% of the grain bill
  • Great in: real ales, wheat beers, hazy styles and any beer needing better head retention

How to use

Add it directly to the mash with a base malt - no milling needed.

Who it is for

Ale brewers who want a fuller, longer-lasting head. For regular use, the larger Torrefied Wheat 1kg bag is available. Related adjuncts: Flaked Barley and Flaked Oats. A good base partner is Maris Otter.

Frequently Asked Questions
Does torrefied wheat need milling?

No. It is heat-treated (puffed) and can be added straight to the mash without milling.

Why add torrefied wheat to a beer?

It raises protein levels, which helps head retention, and adds a light bready wheat character. It is a traditional ingredient in English ales.

Can I steep it for a kit beer?

No. It is unmalted, so it needs mashing with a base malt that provides the enzymes to convert it.

How much should I use?

Typically 5-15% of the grain bill.