That which imparts flavor and body to beer. Malt is made from barley, a cereal similar to wheat. In crafting beer, barley is soaked until it sprouts. It is then drained and dried for storage. This process harnesses natural enzymes – a process that releases fermentable sugars, and develops the flavors in beer.

Malt Examples:    Briess Flaked Barley

Colour:    1-2

Unmalted barley processed through hot rollers. Imparts grainy flavor, improves head retention