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: Dingemans Special B
Colour: 139-141
The darkest of the caramel malts.
The darkest of the caramel malts. Imparts a pruney/raisiny character and deep garnet color.
Brugse Zot blond from Brewery De Halve Maan is available in the Beer Store