White Jala

White Jala (Jala Blanco) is a rare landrace grown in the Jala Valley of Nayarit, Mexico. Known for producing extraordinarily long ears and tall stalks. Its heritage reputation is built on visual distinctiveness, kernel elegance, and subtle flavor expression.

Flavor & Fermentation Profile

• Floury starch structure that softens gut feel and eases conversion.

• Natural sweetness in the kernel gives a clean corn note without harsh edges.

• Thicker pericarp (skin) adds fiber content, influencing mash solids and mouthfeel.

• Open-pollinated genetics bring kernel variation in hardness and texture, which can feed fermentation complexity.

Use Cases & Suggestions

• Use as a core corn in whiskey mash bills when you want a gentle but present corn signature.

• Blend with firmer corns like flint or dent to adjust structure while preserving a soft corn layer.

• In beer adjunct mashes, include it to soften harsh malt or hop edges and add subtle corn sweetness.
  Especially suited for small-batch or signature runs where origin, rarity, and subtlety add brand value.

Flavor Expectations in Final Product

You’ll perceive a delicate corn aroma with light grain sweetness. On the palate, White Jala provides a soft, rounded body and mid-palate lift rather than overt corn dominance. Over time, its character will mellow into warm grain, cereal, and light vanilla or dried fruit tones that integrate cleanly with barrel, malt, or yeast complexity.

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