Description
BEST Roasted Barley 25 kg – roasted barley for stout and dark beers
BEST Roasted Barley gives the beer a characteristic dark depth of colour. Depending on the amount, it adds intense roasted notes and bitter aromas reminiscent of strong black coffee or espresso. It also clearly improves foam stability. The barley is roasted directly, without malting.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Properties
- Colour: 1200–1400 EBC
- Recommended rate: up to 5% of the grain bill
- Suitable for: Irish and Scottish stouts, and for more colour and aroma in dark ales, porters and other dark beers
- Aroma according to Bestmalz: coffee, espresso and roasted notes
- Packaging: 25 kg sack
- Manufacturer: Bestmalz, Germany
How to order
The malt comes in 25 kg sacks. A full pallet holds 32 sacks, and on request we can supply big bags of 500–1000 kg. If you need smaller amounts, BEST Roasted Barley is also sold per 100 g.
About Bestmalz
Bestmalz is the brand of the family-owned German malting company Palatia Malz. Its history goes back to 1899, and the malt is produced at the malt houses in Kreimbach-Kaulbach and Wallertheim. Brewshop is the Norwegian distributor of Bestmalz.
Frequently asked questions about BEST Roasted Barley
How much BEST Roasted Barley can I use?
You can use up to 5% of the grain bill. The malt suits Irish and Scottish stouts, and for more colour and aroma in dark ales, porters and other dark beers.
Is BEST Roasted Barley a malt?
No. The barley is roasted directly without malting. It adds colour and roasted flavour but no enzymes, so it is used in small amounts together with a base malt. Bestmalz recommends up to 5%.
How long does BEST Roasted Barley keep?
Bestmalz states at least 24 months for whole malt stored cool (max. 20°C) and dry (max. 35% relative humidity). Crushed malt keeps for 12 months.
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