Flaked Oats

[ozpowell]

Hi,

Is it ok to just use supermarket/health food store bought oats when a recipe calls for flaked oats? I assume rolled oats are different (? - what is the difference?), but I'm pretty sure you can buy flaked oats as well, right?

Thanks again,
Michael.

 

[Stuster]

Rolled oats are fine. Minute oats are fine. Flaked oats are fine. I think any oats you can buy in the supermarket you can just toss in the mash tun. :unsure:

 

[oldbugman]

But thats noo how yah make porridge

(dont forget the accent)

 

[Pumpy]

Rolled oats are fine. Minute oats are fine. Flaked oats are fine. I think any oats you can buy in the supermarket you can just toss in the mash tun. :unsure:

yes you are right Stu I checked with TL

Pumpy

 

[Jye]

Im pretty sure rolled and flaked are the same but rolled has more of the husk removed. There is a big thread on oatmeal stout and everyone was using Uncle Tobys Quick Oats which can be chucked straight in the mash.

 

[warrenlw63]

Yep, you can chuck quick oats in the mash.

Just for good distribution's sake I put them in with my uncrushed grainbill and just feed the whole lot through the mill. Helps to turn it to fines/flour in with the rest of the grist. B)

Warren -

 

[TidalPete]

A few brewers up here toast their flaked oats in the oven for 75 minutes, turning every 15. Supposed to add a little more "oatiness" to a stout. Any comments?

:beer:

 

[warrenlw63]

Got some toasted oats in my current bitter in the Primary Pete. Did pretty much the same thing.

I'll let you know in about 2 weeks.

Warren -