Cardinal Cameron Begg wrote: "I have not heard of US breweries malting rice. Flaked rice is however used as an adjuct in mashing to consume excess enzymes (most commonly with pale malts) which would otherwise go to waste after completing the digestion of starch from the barley." The rice used in Budweiser and Michelob starts as whole grain rice. "Brewer's Rice" originally was the "brokens" from rice milling, but the quality effort demands whole grain rice for these products as it is more reliable. The disclaimer most put here absolutely does not apply: I work at Anheuser-Busch and have an awareness of the ingredients used. Regarding rocotos setting new shoots about this time of year. The ones in the east window are showing some growth. The cuttings downstairs under the grow light are still small. One of the plants has a huge pepper on it, but it is still green. I am waiting for it to get red for the best flavor. George