Flaked Corn
Proximity Malt
Enter desired weight as a decimal - for example, 8.5 for 8 lb 8 oz, .75 for 12 oz, or 10 for 10 lb
Proximity Flaked Corn is a clean, neutral adjunct that lightens body, adds crispness, and contributes subtle sweetness with almost no color or flavor impact.
Flavor/Aroma
- Very mild, subtle corn grain sweetness
- Clean, neutral cereal character
Beer Interplay
- Lightens mouthfeel and increases crispness
- Adds a touch of fermentable sugar and subtle sweetness
- Contributes very little color, keeping the beer bright
Practical Usage
Flaked Corn is the classic choice when you want to dry out a beer and add a crisp, easy-drinking quality. Use it in cream ales, light lagers, blonde ales, and any style where you want to lighten the body while maintaining good head retention and a clean finish. It’s especially useful for pre-prohibition style lagers and any beer where you want to let the hops or malt shine without extra weight.
Grain details:
Proximity Flaked Corn spec sheet
Proximity operates malthouses close to barley-growing regions in Monte Vista, CO and Laurel, DE. Grains are sourced from at least 10 states clustered in the mid-Atlantic and mountain west. Double Dank's Proximity selection is typically from their ReGenMalt line.