Dark Roasted Malts

350° L - Briess Malting - A dark roasted malt that presents a rich roasted, coffee taste. The chocolate flavor is very complementary when used in higher percentages in Porters, Stouts, Brown Ales, Dunkels and other dark beers.   See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis

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220 L - Briess Malting - Contributes color and rich, sharp flavor characteristic of Stouts and some Porters. Impacts foam color.  

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500° L - Briess Malting - Has a sharper flavor than other roasted grains. A dark malt for use in Porters and the occasional Stout. Often used to provide color without overpowering flavor that is characteristic of European-style dark beers. See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis

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395 - 470 °L - Weyermann® - A German dark de-husked malt for authentic German dark Lagers such as Dunkles and Schwarzbiers. Can also be used and experimented with in other styles where a more mellow roasted grain flavor is desired. Carafa® is very similar to a debittered black malt.

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500 °L  - Bairds Malt - Baird chocolate malt is typically used in Brown Ales, Porters and Stouts.  When it comes to chocolate malt, a little can go a long way!  Bairds chocolate malt will provide flavors of chocolate and coffee to your beer, with a slight astringency.   450 - 500 L in color.

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490 - 566 °L  - Weyermann® - Carafa® Special Type 3 is a dark-roasted specialty malt made from high-quality spring barley.  Where malt-based bitterness is not desired, Weyermann® Carafa® Special Type 3 is a perfect fit.  As the de-husked version of Carafa®, it produces rich color, body, flavor and aroma without the harsh flavors and astringency typical of dark-colored grains.  

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450-565 °L - Bairds Malt - Unmalted roasted grain, it is the backbone of a Stout. Also a good grain to make red beers with, use 2-3 oz per 5 gallons for a nice red color.

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30 °L - Briess Malting - Special Roast malt is know for its intense biscuit like flavors that have been described as tasting like bran flakes and Sourdough bread. Similar to Victory Malt, which color is 28 Lovibund, Special Roast is even more intense and with a darker color that registers at 30 degrees on the Lovibund scale.  Use it at around 10% of your recipe to get the signature Sourdough flavor that many brewers appreciate in ambers, browns, porters and stouts. Use a smaller percentage to add the bran/biscuit complexity to IPA's, Marzen/Octoberfests, or any other style where you want to add some unique flavors and layered depth.  This malt is drum roasted and is included is the category of malts called Biscuit Malts.  See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis    

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Due to high demand, the 50 lb is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. 407 °L - Briess Malting - Briess Midnight Wheat Malt will contribute the same color characteristics as most other Black Malts but without the bitter, astringent, dry flavors or aftertaste. Starts slightly sweet, with hints of roasted flavor while finishing out exceptionally clean. Excellent in Black IPAs, Schwarzbiers, other dark ales and lagers.   See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis

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338 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Roasted Barley is produced by roasting good quality malting barley grains. The roasting process is similar to that of Black Malt with extra care taken to not burn the grain. Final temperature is more than 392°F. The flavor of Roasted Barley is harsh and more bitter than that of black malt. Burnt and smoky flavors are strong. Roasted Barley is used in dark beers like stouts and porters, mainly for its strong coloring ability. Roasted barley will impart a dry flavor and substantial color. In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons. Malt Specification: Moisture % - max. 5.0 Extract fine % dm - min. 70.0 Color °L - min. 338   See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.

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407 °L - Briess Malting - Contributes color and rich, sharp flavor characteristic of Stouts and some Porters. Impacts foam color.  

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340-450 °L -  Weyermann® - Malted Wheat that has been roasted. It gives a nice mellow flavor with a hint of roastiness.

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370 °L - Briess Malting - This is a dehusked roasted malt that provides intense color without adding much (if any) astringency. This malt can add a subtle roasted flavor to a schwarzbier or Black IPA, or can be used sparingly to darken amber ales or porters. See attached Document for Typical Malt Analysis

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162 - 226 °L - Simpsons Malt - A brown malt with flavors of, you guessed it, Coffee!  This malt will contribute to a smooth mouthfeel, and will add rich flavorful coffee notes to your favorite stouts, porters, or browns.

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300 - 375 °L  - Weyermann® - Carafa® Special malts are de-husked prior to the roasting process, which leads to full flavored grain without the harsh bitterness and astringency typically associated with dark color grains. Up to 5% of grist.

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488-563 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Black Malt is produced by roasting pilsner malt. Final temperature is more than 392˚F. The amylolytic activity of Black Malt is zero. The amount of fermentable extract is low. The flavor of Black Malt is harsh but less acrid than that of roasted barley. Burnt and smoky flavors are strong. Black Malt is used in dark beers like stouts and porters, mainly for its strong coloring ability. Normally portions 1–2% give a remarkable increase in color without significant change in flavor. By raising the percentage of Black Malt in malt bill the changes in taste can be found quickly. Dosage rates more than 10% are rare. In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons. Malt Specification: Moisture % - max. 5.0 Extract fine % dm - min. 65.0 Color °L - 488-563   See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.

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132-170 °L - Viking Malt - Viking Chocolate Light Malt is produced by roasting from pilsner malt. The amylolytic activity of Chocolate Malt is zero. The amount of fermentable extract is rather low. "Chocolate" refers primarily to the malt's color, not its flavor. This malt will lend various levels of aroma, a deep red color, and a nutty / roasted taste, depending on the amount used. Aromas and tastes of coffee and chocolate can be found and they are well balancing the overall taste. Chocolate Malt is mainly included in Porters and Stouts, but it can also be used for any other dark colored beers like Dark Ales due to its strong coloring value. Chocolate Malt contributes roasted flavors and aromas with hints of dark chocolate and coffee in any beer. Already with rather low dosage portions a remarkable increase in color can be found together with changes in flavor and aroma. Typical dosage rate of Chocolate Malt is normally under 5–10%. In 2016 Viking Malt and Danish Malting Group joined forces to better serve their customers. Now the new Viking Malt is the leading malting company in Northern Europe and supply raw materials and services to the global brewing, distilling and food industries. Viking Malt has 6 malthouses in areas where our distinctive Nordic barley is sourced: in Halmstad, Sweden; Vordingborg, Denmark; Lahti, Finland; Panevezys, Lithuania and in Sierpc and Strzegom, Poland. The annual malting capacity is close to 600 kilotons. Malt Specification: Moisture % - max. 5.0 Extract fine % dm - min. 68.0 Color °L - 132-170   See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.

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Moderately roasted specialty malt that delivers a rich, dark character while remaining milder than traditional Chocolate Malt Well-suited for crafting Porters, Brown Ales, and Stouts. Adjust color or build a robust malt foundation Use as up to 10% of your grain bill 200–250 °L - Export Pale Chocolate Malt offers a unique flavor profile, positioned between Brown and Chocolate Malts. This moderately roasted specialty malt delivers a rich, dark character while remaining milder than traditional Chocolate Malt. It's an excellent choice for brewers looking to adjust color or build a robust malt foundation. This malt is particularly well-suited for crafting Porters, Brown Ales, and Stouts, providing significant flavor contributions without the intensity of darker roasted malts. Malt Specification: Color °L - 200–250 Moisture % - max. 2.5 Extract fine % dm - min. 69.8 Usage Rate - Up to 10%  

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A lighter option to traditional Brown Malt, providing biscuity, nutty, and lightly toasted characteristics with less intense dry roast notes Contributes a pleasing depth to Brown Ales, Milds, Porters, and Amber Lagers Use at a rate of 5–15% of your grain bill 36–45 °L - Export Brown malt offers brewers a lighter alternative to traditional Brown Malt. Kilned to a color range of 36–45°L, it provides the sought-after biscuity, nutty, and lightly toasted characteristics of Brown Malt, but with a more subdued roast profile and a cleaner finish. In comparison to standard Brown Malt (150–191°L), Export Brown exhibits significantly less acrid bitterness and intense dry roast notes, increasing its versatility across a broader spectrum of beer styles. Brewers can expect warm cereal notes, delicate coffee, and a kiss of dry cocoa. On the palate, it presents with less assertiveness than darker roasted malts. Export Brown contributes a pleasing depth to Brown Ales, Milds, Porters, and even Amber Lagers when incorporated at a rate of 5–15%, depending on the brewer's desired intensity. This malt proves particularly well-suited when toasty malt complexity is desired without overshadowing darker, more pronounced flavors. Malt Specification: Color °L - 36–45 Moisture % - max. 3.5 Extract fine % dm - min. 71.0 Usage Rate - 5–15%  

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320 L - The chocolate flavor of this malt is complementary when used in higher percentages. It can be used in all beer styles for color adjustment. Use in higher percentages in dark styles like Porter, Stout and Brown Ale. Malt Specification: Color °L - 320 Moisture % - max. 5.5 Usage Rate - Up to 10%

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