Flaked Corn - OiO

Light Crisp Drinkability • Classic American Adjunct • Dry, Clean Finish Flaked Corn (flaked maize) is the classic American brewing adjunct, prized for lightening body and flavor to produce exceptionally crisp, easy-drinking beer. It is the grain behind the clean snap of pre-Prohibition lagers and cream ales, thinning the malt profile while adding a delicate, faintly sweet corn smoothness. With an extract potential of 37 PPG and a color of just 1 °Lovibond, Flaked Corn delivers strong fermentable extract with almost no color or protein, drying out the finish and brightening the beer. The flakes are pre-gelatinized — no cereal mash needed, just stir them in with your base malt. Flavor & Aroma Profile Light, clean overall flavor Subtle, smooth corn sweetness Noticeably drier, crisper finish Lighter body and brighter color Enhanced refreshing drinkability At lower rates Flaked Corn simply crisps up the finish; at higher rates it visibly lightens body and flavor, producing the snappy, thirst-quenching character of classic American lawnmower beers. Brewing ApplicationsFlaked Corn is a staple ingredient in many classic American beer styles, including: Cream Ale American Lager Classic American Pilsner Mexican-style Lager Kentucky Common Pre-Prohibition Porter It is also useful for trimming heaviness from high-gravity recipes where full attenuation and drinkability matter. Usage RecommendationsFlaked Corn is typically used at 10–25% of the grain bill. Around 10% lightens and crisps the beer subtly, while 20–25% delivers the full corn-smooth, bone-dry character of classic American and Mexican lagers. It brings no enzymes, so pair it with a diastatic base malt like 2-Row or Pilsner. Combine it with a clean lager yeast and restrained noble hopping for an authentic crisp lager, or with a touch of Crystal 10 for a golden cream ale. Specifications PPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 37 Color: 1 °Lovibond Flavor Notes: Light, dry, crisp Usage Rate: 10–25% of grain bill Beer Styles: Cream ales, American lagers, Mexican lagers, pre-Prohibition pilsners Whether you're crafting a nostalgic cream ale, a Mexican-style lager, or the crispest beer of your summer, Flaked Corn provides the light, clean drinkability that defines American adjunct brewing.