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 Victory Malt, Dingemans Biscuit Malt

Colour:    25-0

A lightly roasted malt. Imparts a biscuity flavor and aroma, and a light brown color