Description
In brewing, when mixed with barley malt, rye can improve head retention, improve mouthfeel and introduce flavor changes of a toffee/caramel note at lower inclusion rates and a spicy after-palate at higher inclusion rates. Most notably, rye will also impart a reddish hue to beers. Whole rye is a primary ingredient in rye whiskey distillation, valued for the spicy, peppery, and earthy flavors it imparts. Distillers face specific challenges using whole rye due to its composition, particularly high levels of sticky beta-glucans, which require specialized processing
