yankinoz
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Wild rice (Zizania spp) is a grain so named because it grows in shallow water; oats are a closer relative than rice. The wild rice that turns up in Aussie shops and online stores is either imported from North America, where it has a long history as a turkey stuffing, or is a related Australian species. The lowest bulk price I've found is a little over $40/kg, which has so far prevented my brewing with it.
There is a reason to be tempted. In the US the cost is about half as much as in Australia at current FOREX rates, and a few US breweries have made beers with it. The one I've had was a lager by Capital Brewing, Madison, Wisconsin, and it had a noticeable, unique and pleasant grain taste. Nutty--I mean really nutlike--and creamy in mouthfeel.
I believe Capital used it for about 20% of the grist. Almost certainly they precooked it, since the grains are large and very hard. Protein content is also very high.
Some day.
There is a reason to be tempted. In the US the cost is about half as much as in Australia at current FOREX rates, and a few US breweries have made beers with it. The one I've had was a lager by Capital Brewing, Madison, Wisconsin, and it had a noticeable, unique and pleasant grain taste. Nutty--I mean really nutlike--and creamy in mouthfeel.
I believe Capital used it for about 20% of the grist. Almost certainly they precooked it, since the grains are large and very hard. Protein content is also very high.
Some day.