BR YELLOW CORN FLAKES

Breiss Yellow Corn Flakes.

Briess Yellow Corn Flakes, also known as flaked maize, are a pregelatinized form of corn that can be used in brewing to add fermentable sugars, lighten body, and reduce haziness in the finished beer or spirit. They are commonly used in both beer and whiskey mashes, including bourbon. The pregelatinization process makes the corn flakes readily soluble in water, allowing for easier conversion by enzymes from malted barley. 

• Ease of Use:

  Pregelatinized flakes can be added directly to the mash without requiring a cereal cooker, simplifying the brewing process. 

  
  

  Reduced Haziness:

  They contribute to a clearer finished product by reducing protein and tannin levels in the wort. 

  
  

  Lightened Body:

  The addition of flaked corn can result in a drier, crisper beer or spirit. 

  
  

  Flavor Profile:

  They can impart a mild, less malty flavor and help create a more balanced profile, particularly in lagers and lighter-bodied spirits. 

  
  

  Bourbon Requirements:

  In bourbon, corn must make up at least 51% of the mash, and Briess flakes can be a convenient way to include corn in the recipe. 

  
  

  Enzyme Requirement:

  While pregelatinized, they still require enzymes from malted barley for complete conversion of starches to fermentable sugars. 

  
  

  Tips for using Briess Yellow Corn Flakes:

  
  

  Grist Ratio:

  Flaked corn can be used up to 40% of the total grist bill in beer and can be a significant component in bourbon mashes.

  Conversion:

  Ensure sufficient diastatic malt is present to convert the starches in the flaked corn into fermentable sugars.

  Temperature:

  Use the appropriate mash temperature for the specific malt and adjuncts in your recipe to optimize starch conversion. 

  
  

  SPECIFICATIONS

  Colour (EBC): 0.6

  Extract (%FGDB): >75

  Raw Material: Corn

  Malted: No.