EddtheBrew
Well-Known Member
I think I've got a Courage Light Ale record (somewhere) I'll dig it out and add it to the list to be converted and I'll update members as to the grist % etcI have used both shop bought corn flakes and flaked maize from a brewing store, its the same stuff essentially. It does add something to the beer. I'm fond of brewing light ale, its not quite the same without. According to my calculations in brewing with both the conversion is identical and I can't taste any difference.
I have a few recipes that use flaked corn/maize and in my experience 5% to 15% is ok. However, Warminster Maltings recommend upto 10% in their malt specification information. I tend to use around 8-10%.
Here is my Light Ale recipe with 9% corn flakes. My dad says its just like Courage Light Ale from the 1960s, but who knows!
OG: 1.037
FG: 1.009
ABV: 3.6%
IBU: 20
EBC: 20
Mash: 67c
1000g Golden Promise 29.9%
700g Maris Otter 20.9%
800g Mild 23.9%
150g Crystal 100 4.5%
300g Flaked Corn 9%
50g De-Husked Caraf III 1.5%
300g Golden Syrup (added to boil) 9%
50g Honey (added to boil) 1.5%
15g Goldings 60 min
15g Goldings 30 min
15g Saaz 15 min
Regards,
Edd