Question 1

How are the rice hulls shipped?

Accepted Answer

Rice hulls are available in bulk and 50 lb. compressed bales. We ship bulk truckloads that are typically 16 tons. For bales, a full truckload is usually 640 bales. Pallet height and trailer size can change that number but 640 is the standard truckload size. We also ship LTL with 16 bales per pallet.

Question 2

Are samples available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer 10 lb. samples, if you’d like a sample please contact us.

Question 3

What are rice hulls?

Accepted Answer

Rice hulls are the protective outermost layer of rice grains. When rice is milled, the edible grain is separated from its highly fibrous shell. Rice hulls are primarily composed of cellulose, lignin and silica and are notably lightweight.

Rice hulls are a massive byproduct from rice milling but their renewable, biodegradable and upcyclable  nature make them a valuable product across many industries.

Question 4

Where do you source your rice hulls?

Accepted Answer

At Material Ag, we source our hulls from rice grown in the US from family farms and local mills. Our rice hulls primarily come from California, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana and we ship from warehouses across the country.

Question 5

Are your rice hulls cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our baled rice hulls are all screened.

Question 6

Are Organic rice hulls available?

Accepted Answer

Organic rice hulls are available upon request, please contact us.

Brewing application	Starting recommendation
Standard barley malt beer	0 - 2% of grist weight, if needed
Wheat-heavy beer (wheat beers, wheat ales)	5 - 10% of total grist weight
High-oat beer (oatmeal stout, hazy IPA)	5 - 10% of total grist weight
Very high wheat or oat content	10 - 15%, adjusted to the grain bill and runoff
Rice adjunct brewing	Depends on the recipe and whether the rice is milled or gelatinized

Rice Hulls for Craft Brewing

Unstick your Sparge

Rice hulls help craft brewers open up the mash bed and have several additional advantages, especially if you’re using wheat, rye or oats. These all-natural hulls are Non-GMO, chemical residue tested and lot tracked.

Grain Bill & Ratios

Add the hulls directly to the crushed grain and distribute them evenly before mashing in.

Bales & Pallets

Rice hulls are available in 50 lb. compressed bales for your storage and convenience needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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