{"product_id":"rice-hulls","title":"Rice Hulls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral Mash Filter Aid • Prevents Stuck Sparges • Adds No Flavor or Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRice Hulls are the inert, papery outer husks of rice, and they are one of the most useful non-ingredients a brewer can keep on hand. They contribute no sugar, no flavor, and no color; their only job is to keep the grain bed loose and open so wort can flow freely during the sparge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn mashes heavy with wheat, oats, rye, or flaked adjuncts — grains that have no husk of their own and turn gummy — rice hulls are the cheap insurance that prevents a slow, stuck, or set sparge that can ruin a brew day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely neutral: no flavor, aroma, or color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a fermentable — contributes zero extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps the grain bed porous and free-flowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents stuck and slow sparges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspecially valuable in high-wheat, oat, and rye mashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause they are inert, rice hulls can be added to any recipe with no effect on the finished beer other than a smoother, faster lauter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRice hulls are recommended whenever a mash leans heavily on huskless or sticky grains, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHefeweizens and wheat beers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOatmeal stouts and hazy IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRye ales and rye IPAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny mash above roughly 25% wheat, oats, or rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA typical addition is 0.5 to 1 pound per 5-gallon batch, mixed evenly into the grain during the mash. There is no risk of overdosing — extra hulls simply keep the bed looser. Give them a quick rinse before use if you'd like to knock down any dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Mash filtering aid (not a fermentable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtract: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Completely neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 0.5–1 lb per 5-gallon batch as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're brewing a wheat-heavy hefeweizen or an oat-loaded hazy IPA, a handful of rice hulls is the simplest way to guarantee a smooth, trouble-free sparge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":46008711381190,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/rice-hulls.png?v=1782919326","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/rice-hulls","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}