Torrified Wheat / Wheat malt 6 row

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:26 pm

I'm getting ready to brew my Newburgh Wheat and ran out of my usual wheat malt 6 row L2.2 .

The only thing I could find locally is Bries Torrified Wheat Malt L2.0.

I don't know the difference in the two.

My receipt calls for 8# of wheat malt, using the torrified wheat should I adjust my receipt any? I have 5# and plan on just adding the 3# of Torrified to my regular wheat.
Does anyone know what is the difference in Torrified wheat vers. regular 6 row wheat?

Thanks
Don

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:07 pm

Don, torrified wheat is not malted but heat treated(pregelatinized)making it easier for the malt enzymes to break down starch. Use same amount as wheat malt and see how it comes out. If you want wheat malt, i have enough to get your 3#. Let me know.
John

Don · Post by **Don** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:03 pm

Thanks
I've done a little more research and think I'll do as you suggest and go for it.

Don