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:    Weyermann Acidulated

Colour:    2-3

Pale malt that has been treated with lactic acid. Used in small quantities to lower pH in mash. Also used to impart a tart flavor