{"product_id":"flaked-barley","title":"Flaked Barley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy Body \u0026amp; Head Retention • Dry Grainy Backbone • The Signature of Irish Dry Stout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlaked Barley is unmalted barley that has been rolled into thin flakes, and it is the ingredient that gives Irish dry stout its unmistakable character. It floods the beer with proteins and beta-glucans that build a dense, creamy, long-lasting head and a full, silky mouthfeel, while its raw, grainy dryness balances the roast of a classic Guinness-style stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an extract potential around 32 PPG and a very pale color of roughly 2 °Lovibond, Flaked Barley adds body and head retention without adding color or sweetness, making it a purely textural and structural ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw, grainy character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, husky backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, creamy, long-lasting head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, silky mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle to no color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is prized less for flavor than for the body and head it builds, giving stouts and other dark ales their signature creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlaked Barley is a defining ingredient in a handful of classic styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish Dry Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign Extra Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and Oatmeal Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust Porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall additions can also improve head retention and body in almost any beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlaked Barley is typically used at 5–10% of the grain bill. Because it is unmalted and high in proteins, it must be mashed with a well-modified base malt, and a rice-hull addition is recommended to keep the grain bed loose and prevent a stuck sparge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 10% delivers the full, creamy body of a traditional Irish stout, while smaller amounts simply firm up head and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 2.2 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Grainy, creamy, dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 5–10% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Irish stout, porter, sweet stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're chasing the creamy head of a perfect dry stout or simply building body and retention, Flaked Barley delivers the texture that defines the style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064915677382,"sku":null,"price":0.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064915710150,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":46008711250118,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":46008711282886,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":46008711315654,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/flaked-barley.png?v=1782919319","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/flaked-barley","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}