Brouwland

Flaked Barley

€1,20

Amount

250g

500g

1kg

5kg

Flaked Barley is one of the most versatile and widely used adjuncts in the craft brewer's toolkit — delivering a pronounced boost to body, mouthfeel, and head retention without adding fermentable sugars or colour. Pre-gelatinised and ready to mash without cooking, this 5 kg bag integrates seamlessly into your grain bill alongside a standard base malt.

The magic of flaked barley lies in its high beta-glucan and protein content. These compounds are responsible for the thick, creamy foam and the silky, full mouthfeel that are hallmarks of great stouts, porters, and dry Irish ales. Even at modest additions of 5–15% of the grain bill, flaked barley makes a noticeable impact — increasing viscosity, improving head stability, and giving the beer a satisfying weight on the palate.

Brewing Contribution

Increases body and mouthfeel
Significantly improves head retention and foam stability
Adds a subtle grainy, bready character
Contributes unfermentable dextrins for a fuller finish

Usage

Stout & Porter: Dry Irish Stout, Robust Porter
Belgian: Witbier, Saison
Hazy: NEIPA, Hazy Pale Ale. Rate: 5–20% of grain bill. Add directly to the mash - no cooking required.