Oatmeal flakes for Stout?

[ChilliMayne]

Are the oatmeal flakes I buy in the shops for my porridge, mash ready for a stout brew?

 

[Nosybear]

They're as good as any. If you get the "instant" oats you don't need to cook them. Any others, you do.

 

[ChilliMayne]

They're as good as any. If you get the "instant" oats you don't need to cook them. Any others, you do.

Just boil them up for 3 mins or so?

 

[TheZel66]

How much are you going to use? What percent of the grist? Too much can cause a stuck sparge.

 

[ChilliMayne]

6% or so

 

[The Brew Mentor]

Chilli,
Here is a great place to start for % and handling.
http://www.howtobrew.com/section2/chapter12-2.html
Good Luck,
Brian

 

[Nosybear]

Cook 'em longer than the usual 5 mins. Maybe 20. You really want the starches gelatinized for mashing.