Rice hulls
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Ingredients”.
Explanation
The empty husks of rice grains. They add no flavour but loosen the grain bed so the wort runs off better during lautering. Helpful with a lot of wheat, rye or oats, usually 2–5% of the grain bill.
Test your knowledge
Why add rice hulls to the mash?
- So the beer tastes of rice
- So the wort runs off better during lautering
- To get more alcohol
Show answer
Correct: So the wort runs off better during lautering. The empty husks loosen the grain bed, especially with a lot of wheat, rye or oats.