I used to do a Capn’ Crunch beer which had toasted coconut in it (side note: I hate that beer, but I made it for my wife’s friends every year at their annual bike party). You want to spread it thin on a cookie sheet and toast at 450F, stirring every couple of minutes or so. Once most of it is brown, you’re good to go. If any of it turns black, stop immediately and discard or it’ll taint your beer with smokiness.
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I've used it once, in a porter. Toasted it lightly in a pan in the oven, didn't notice much oil/fat come off of it. Put it in a mesh bag in secondary and it tasted really great in the end. I did notice a slight decrease in head retention, but it wasn't awful. The taste made it worth it for me.
Good to know! I also didn't notice much oil/fat come off when I toasted the coconut flakes.