Grains

All grains will be milled when ordered for your convienence. If you wish your grains unmilled, please mention it in the message section at checkout.

There is a very wide variety of grains, cereals and extracts that can be used for the brewing process. Barley itself has favorable attributes for brewing, such as susceptibility to mold and fungus, plus its high percentage of convertible sugars, and that is why that it is the most widely used grain around the world.

Barley is not alone, however, in the brewing process. Wheat is a popular front runner as far as use around the world. You may have noticed that Budweiser uses rice as one of its ingredients. They claim its adds crispness to the finish. In Africa sorghum is used. Other comparable ingredients that are readily available include maize and oatmeal. These cereals have different properties that can be used to provide cheaper sources of extract, add color, and can also prolong the shelf life of the packaged product.