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Flaked White Wheat

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$0.18 - $84.48
$0.18
$0.18 - $84.48
$0.18

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: SoCal Brewing Supply

  • Grain Type: Flaked, Unmalted & Adjunct Grains

  • Lovibond:

  • Category: Wheat

  • Notes:

Flaked White Wheat for Brewing

Flaked white wheat is a mash-ready adjunct that adds body, head retention, and a soft wheat character to a wide range of beer styles. Because it is pre-gelatinized, it can be added directly to the mash with your base malt and does not require a cereal mash.

Brewers often reach for flaked white wheat when they want a fuller mouthfeel, more persistent foam, or the classic haze and texture associated with wheat-forward and modern hazy styles. It brings a light grainy character without the stronger flavor contribution you would get from darker specialty malts.

Why brewers use it

  • Head retention: Helps support dense, lasting foam.
  • Body and texture: Adds a rounded mouthfeel.
  • Haze potential: Useful in styles where a naturally hazy appearance fits the goal.

Common applications

  • American wheat beers and hefeweizens
  • Belgian witbier
  • Hazy pale ales and IPAs
  • Other recipes that need a little more texture without heavy color pickup

Use notes

Flaked white wheat should be mashed with malted grain that provides the enzymes needed for conversion. In recipes with a large percentage of wheat or other gummy adjuncts, rice hulls can help keep runoff moving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.