Specialist grains for distilling
Choosing the right grain is an important part of developing a grain-based spirit. Different grains contribute their own levels of fermentability, flavour and texture, allowing distillers to create distinctive characteristics in the finished spirit.
Our Distilling Grains collection focuses specifically on grains suitable for building distilling mash bills, including specialist pot still grains alongside versatile brewing and distilling staples.
Pot Still Oats
LFM Pot Still Oats are a specialist grain for distillers looking to introduce a rich, creamy character and fuller texture to a mash. Oats can be used as part of a carefully balanced grain bill when developing distinctive spirit recipes.
Pot Still Rye
LFM Pot Still Rye brings the characteristic spicy and robust grain character associated with rye-based spirits. Rye can be used to add complexity and distinctive flavour to a mash bill.
Pot Still Wheat
LFM Pot Still Wheat provides a softer and more delicate grain character and can be used to create smooth, approachable spirit styles. Wheat is a versatile addition to a distilling grain bill and can be combined with other grains to achieve different profiles.
Flaked Maize
Loughrans Flaked Maize is a versatile adjunct for both brewing and distilling. In distilling mash bills, maize can contribute fermentable starches and a lighter, softer grain character.
Because of its versatility, flaked maize can also be found in our adjuncts and flaked grains collection.
Distilling Malt
Deluxe Distilling Malt provides the enzymatic power required to convert starches into fermentable sugars during the mashing process. It can be used as an important part of grain-based distilling recipes, particularly when working with grains that require additional enzymatic conversion.
Building a distilling grain bill
Different grains can be combined to create a specific mash profile. When developing a recipe, distillers can consider:
Base fermentables
Enzymatic power
Grain flavour
Body and mouthfeel
Desired spirit character
The proportions of each grain
Using a combination of grains allows you to experiment with different flavour profiles and develop your own recipes.
Distilling grains in Ireland
At Hooley Homebrew, our distilling grains Ireland collection includes specialist ingredients for home distillers, including LFM Pot Still Oats, LFM Pot Still Rye, LFM Pot Still Wheat, Flaked Maize and Deluxe Distilling Malt. Whether you're developing a new mash bill or looking for individual grains to complement an existing recipe, our range provides quality ingredients for grain-based spirit production.
