Malted Oats - Riverbend

Silky Mouthfeel • Creamy Sweet Character • Built for NEIPAs and Stouts

Malted Oats bring the smooth, full body that flaked oats are known for, with the added depth that only malting can provide. Floor-malted by Riverbend Malt House from Brooks oats, a high-protein variety developed in North Carolina, this malt delivers the signature silky texture behind hazy IPAs and rich stouts.

With a color of 3.0 to 4.0 SRM and a minimum extract of 58% (about 27 PPG), Malted Oats contribute gentle creamy sweetness and a slightly earthy note while doing their real work on mouthfeel. The high protein content builds a dense, stable haze and a soft, pillowy body that unmalted flakes cannot quite match.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Creamy, rounded sweetness
• Soft oatmeal and porridge notes
• Slightly earthy, rustic undertone
• Silky, full mouthfeel
• Dense, lasting haze in hop-forward styles

Used in moderation, Malted Oats smooth out a beer without stealing the show. The flavor stays subtle while the texture transforms.

Brewing Applications

Malted Oats are a natural fit for any style that leans on a soft body, including:

• New England IPA and Hazy Pale Ale
• Oatmeal Stout
• Sweet and Dry Stouts
• Saison and farmhouse ales
• American Wheat and session ales

They also work in whiskey and genever washes, where the oat character carries through distillation.

Usage Recommendations

Use 5 to 20% of the total grain bill. At the low end you get improved head retention and a rounder texture; toward 20% the silky mouthfeel and haze become a defining feature of the beer.

Unlike flaked oats, Malted Oats come with the hull intact, which aids lautering and reduces the chance of a stuck sparge in oat-heavy grists.

Specifications

• PPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 27 (min extract 58%)
• Color: 3.0–4.0 SRM
• Protein: high (Brooks variety)
• Flavor Notes: Creamy, sweet, slightly earthy
• Usage Rate: 5–20% of grain bill
• Beer Styles: NEIPA, oatmeal stout, saison, wheat ales

Whether you are chasing a pillowy hazy IPA or a stout with real texture, Malted Oats deliver the body and silkiness that define the style.