Hope you all had an excellent July 4th. As we gear up for a scorching summer, we are thrilled to unveil some exciting news and a fresh recipe from Grouse Malt House.
Today, Grouse embarks on a new chapter with the introduction of Pale Rice Malt, marking our first product line expansion in just over three years. This significant milestone is the culmination of extensive planning and hard work, and we are elated to present a top-tier, gluten-free ingredient to diversify our portfolio.
Below is the description of our Pale Rice Malt, along with key specifications:
RC1001 – Pale Rice Malt
Profile: Grainy, bready, low grass and floral notes
Color: 1.0 – 2.0 °SRM
Extract: 70%
Grouse is proud to offer RC1001 – Pale Rice Malt, albeit in limited quantities. Our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch gluten-free malt means we will be releasing other rice malt products, and we look forward to announcing those in the future.
To get your wheels turning on how to use this new product, we offer you the Rice Cold Lager recipe:
Rice Cold Lager
Target ABV: 4.8% Target OG: 1.045 Target FG: 1.008
| Percentage | Malt | Aroma Profile | Extract | FAN |
| 48 % | Pale Millet Malt | Sweet, grainy, honey | 70-75% | 160 |
| 19 % | Pale Rice Malt | Grainy, bready, light grassy and floral notes | 70% | 95 |
| 18 % | Cara Millet Malt | Sweet caramel, increased residual sugars | 70-75% | 150 |
| 8 % | Munich Millet Malt | Sweet bready nose, biscuit, light toast, light toffee | 70-75% | 190 |
| 8 % | Pale Buckwheat Malt | Creamy, soft, nutty, improves body and foam | 70-75% | 145 |
Foundation water: CaCL and Gypsum
Adjust mash pH to 4.8-5.2
Enzyme Recommendation: APC Mix (Protease and Alpha-Amylase) Dose at 1000-2000ml/ metric ton
Mashing Profile: Rising Three Step Mash
First Hold: 125F for twenty minutes
Rise: To 145F
Second Hold: 145F for 30 minutes
Rise: To 175F
Third Hold: 175F for 30 minutes
Hops:
Target total of .5 lbs/bbl
- 60 minutes – 27% Cascade
- 45 minutes – 55% 1134 (Or noble hop replacement)
- Dry Hop – 18% 1134 (Or noble hop replacement) at 1.024
Yeast Nutrient Recommendation: Yeastex 61 (Dose at 4-10g/Hl) Can be added during the boil or at 1/3 attenuation to improve fermentation time and health. Not required.