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Flaked Rye grain for brewing arranged in a circle, to show off the grains consistency and color.

Flaked Rye

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$0.15 - $74.99
$0.15
$0.15 - $74.99
$0.15

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

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Flaked Rye for Brewing

Flaked rye is an unmalted brewing adjunct used when a beer needs rye spice, a fuller texture, and a more expressive grain character. Because the rye has been flaked, it can usually go straight into the mash with the rest of the grist instead of requiring a separate cereal mash.

Use flaked rye when you want a sharper grain note than oats or wheat provide. It can work in rye IPA, saison, farmhouse ale, roggenbier-inspired recipes, stout, porter, and experimental beers where a little rustic spice and body are part of the goal.

What Flaked Rye Adds

  • Flavor: rye-like spice and a dry grain edge without the heavier sweetness of crystal malt.
  • Body: fuller mouthfeel and a texture that can support hazy or farmhouse-style beers.
  • Mash behavior: rye can make the mash thicker, so rice hulls are useful in higher-rye recipes or tight lauter systems.
  • Best fit: rye IPA, saison, farmhouse ale, roggenbier, stout, porter, and specialty grain bills.

Brewing Notes

Keep the percentage modest when you only want a hint of spice, and increase carefully when rye character should be central. If the recipe already includes huskless grains or a sticky mash profile, add rice hulls to help lautering. For related options, browse flaked and unmalted adjunct grains, brewing grains, and specialty grains.

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.