I used cornstarch once just to see if I could. Worked fine, but it really doesn’t have any flavor, unlike grits or polenta.
yeah, I’ve never used corn starch but all you have to do is taste it - it doesn’t have a corn flavor like grits or even flaked maize.
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My last brew was a cream ale that included corn, rice, and barley. Post-brew I realized I had doubled the rice and corn (by not halving it in a small recipe). I just bottled, and it’s tasty. The corn definitely is there but in a nice way. The folks who asked for a “light” beer (my partner and our next-door-neighbor) will enjoy it, but I think I will too.
Instant anything is gelatinized then dried. Instant rice, Instant grits, Instant oatmeal etc., can all be added directly to the mash. Big thing I would check for is the ingredients. I have noticed alot of the name brands include salt in their product so you don’t have to salt your water. Most generic brands do not.
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