You need to find out exactly what type of grain it is.
Some grain can just be steeped in hot water and then add the water to the brew (for better body, colour or to aid to head retention)
Other grains need to be mashed which requires a bit more effort.
It all depends on what u have there....
What ridiculous packaging. It's similar rubbish that made me change stores not long after I started brewing. If it's not in a can it's not worth worrying about.
It sounds like it's some sort of crystal malted barley and therefore only needs to be soaked in warm water like making a tea. This should be done either in a bag, or in such a way that it can be strained. Doing what warra48 has said above will work. Just make sure that you boil any resultant liquid for at least 15 minutes prior to adding to your fermenter.
Crystal malt will add caramel notes, a little sweetness, some colour and fresh grain flavour to your kits.
Thanks NRB
Should I use the whole 1kg?
hi if its crystal maybe this link will help...A brewing friend gave me a 1kg bag of Cracked Crystal Grain. He bought it for some reason but didnt know how to use it.
Can anyone explain to me how to use it and what it does?
I am a K&K brewer so can I use it with a kit?
brewcraft version of caramalt? they really annoy me sometimes....I wont start.Bag is from Brewcraft
It just says caramalised malted grain
Bag is from Brewcraft
It just says caramalised malted grain
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