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[ncbeerbrewer]

I am planning to brew an Oatmeal Stout at the end of this week. Recipe is in the recipe swap. My question is for using flaked oats in the mash do I need to run to the LHBS and get some or can I use the oats that you would use to make oatmeal. I am not saying the instant flavored oatmeal but the Quaker non flavored oatmeal. I am thinking its acceptable but I wanted some guideance from the board. In addition this is the only ingredient I need for this beer and I don't wanna run to the LHBS unless its a must. Thanks for the advice!Mike

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I am planning to brew an Oatmeal Stout at the end of this week. Recipe is in the recipe swap. My question is for using flaked oats in the mash do I need to run to the LHBS and get some or can I use the oats that you would use to make oatmeal. I am not saying the instant flavored oatmeal but the Quaker non flavored oatmeal. I am thinking its acceptable but I wanted some guideance from the board. In addition this is the only ingredient I need for this beer and I don't wanna run to the LHBS unless its a must. Thanks for the advice!Mike

I believe this can be done but I'm not sure the exact kind you want to buy at the grocery store...I found someone HERE saying that you could use Quaker Quick Oats.

[BarelyBrews]

I too have used these oats several times, did not roast or toast them either. My vote would be to use them . Although, i do use excuses to go to my LHBS.

[ncbeerbrewer]

Thanks guys. I am going to give them a shot. Got a large container of them in the food closet at home.

I too have used these oats several times, did not roast or toast them either. My vote would be to use them . Although, i do use excuses to go to my LHBS.

Don't get me wrong I love going to the LHBS but I would rather skip it this time. Driving 40 mins for lb of Oats I would rather skip. Thanks for the advice!!

[Stout_fan]

There's rolled oats and quick oats. Both are gelatinized by the manufacturer. I use the rolled oats, it is my understanding the quick oats will turn into glop in the tun and give you a stuck runoff.

[JimNasium]

I've used both types that you can buy at the store without a problem.

[Patrick C.]

+1 on the quick oats. IIRC I've used as much as 2 lbs in a 5 gallon batch with no rice hulls or other filtering aid with no issues.

[DaBearSox]

Wilford Brimly told me to use Quaker Oats...so I did

[NWPines]

I've use rolled oats from the grocery store many times, no problems.

[BrewerGeorge]

I tend to use rolled oats from the health food store, but I've used instant and steel cut as well. (Steel cut require a cereal mash). Rolled are a good compromise in ease and "oatiness" Instant are a bit bland, IMO.

[Darterboy]

I was about to mash-in my Oatmeal Stout recipe once and saw that my Quaker oats had weevils. I used a new, 16-0z. box of Cheerios instead. (toasted oats, right?). I just mixed 'em straight into the mash. Sparge was uneventful. Beer was a medal winner!

[Rick]

If you take a listen to the Jamil Show - Oatmeal Stout, JZ uses Quaker Oats in his. Even in his book he named his oatmeal stout 'McQuakers Oatmeal Stout.' As for flavor from oats, I have tried a couple flakes of instant and rolled oats... I couldn't detect a huge difference or much flavor at all from them both. Plus with all those roasted grains in there, I don't think you would be able to taste the difference. The oats are there to add a silky smoothness from the beta-glucans, correct?

[ncbeerbrewer]

If you take a listen to the Jamil Show - Oatmeal Stout, JZ uses Quaker Oats in his. Even in his book he named his oatmeal stout 'McQuakers Oatmeal Stout.' As for flavor from oats, I have tried a couple flakes of instant and rolled oats... I couldn't detect a huge difference or much flavor at all from them both. Plus with all those roasted grains in there, I don't think you would be able to taste the difference. The oats are there to add a silky smoothness from the beta-glucans, correct?

From what I have read and know you are correct. The Oats are more for the mouthfeel and not as an actual flavor. I checked and I have the Quaker Quick Oats. I will give it a shot. This recipe has Choc, Black Pat, Roasted Barley and Marris. You probably wouldnt tell the Oats in that anyways. I will see how it goes and report back as well. Thanks for all the responses!!