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 Cara, Munich I Weyermann, Cara Munich II Briess, Cara Munich
Colour: 40-65
A medium colored crystal malt. Imparts a copper color, caramel sweetness and aroma
Brugse Zot blond from Brewery De Halve Maan is available in the Beer Store