Montana Craft Malt MCM Malted Oats (3L) 55 lb

Montana Craft Malt Malted Oats 55 lb are premium, locally sourced oats that have been malted to enhance their brewing performance while preserving the smooth, creamy character that oats are known for. Unlike flaked or raw oats, malted oats undergo the germination process, developing enzymes, improved extract potential, and a distinctive flavor profile featuring notes of fresh grain, oatmeal, toasted nuts, and subtle sweetness. They are an excellent choice for brewers seeking to enhance mouthfeel, body, and foam stability while adding unique grain complexity.

In the brewing process, Malted Oats contribute a silky, rounded mouthfeel and help create the plush texture prized in modern hazy IPAs and other full-bodied beer styles. Their elevated protein and beta-glucan content support haze formation, improve head retention, and create a softer palate. They are commonly used in New England IPAs, Oatmeal Stouts, Porters, Saisons, Wheat Beers, and specialty ales where texture and mouthfeel are key components of the finished beer.

What makes Montana Craft Malt Malted Oats unique compared to flaked oats is that the malting process develops enzymatic activity and a richer malt flavor. While flaked oats are primarily used to enhance body and mouthfeel, Malted Oats contribute additional fermentable extract along with subtle notes of oatmeal, grain, and nuttiness. Compared to White Wheat Malt, Malted Oats provide a softer, creamier mouthfeel and a more rounded grain character, making them particularly popular in hazy and modern hop forward beer styles.

Unlike crystal or caramel malts, Malted Oats remain highly fermentable and can contribute both flavor and extract while enhancing beer texture and stability.

Usage Rate: Typically 5 - 30% of the grist

• 5 - 10%: Improved head retention and subtle grain complexity
• 10 - 20%: Enhanced body, softness, and mouthfeel
• 20 - 30%: Pronounced creamy texture and haze stability

Color (Lovibond): 3.0°L

Diastatic Power: Approximately 30–50° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Oatmeal, fresh grain, toasted nuts, light sweetness, creamy malt, subtle earthiness

While primarily intended for brewing, Montana Craft Malt Malted Oats can also be used in craft distilling applications where enhanced mouthfeel and distinctive grain character are desired.

Montana Craft Malt Malted Oats are an excellent choice for brewers seeking to create full bodied, softer, and more expressive beers. Their unique combination of fermentability, creamy texture, and grain complexity makes them a valuable ingredient for everything from hazy IPAs and oatmeal stouts to innovative craft beer recipes.