Description
BEST Special X 25 kg – dark caramel malt with an intense flavour
BEST Special X® is a dark caramel malt that has undergone a short roasting process. This gives a very intense and distinctive flavour profile. At the maximum rate of 20%, the beer gets a light chestnut-red to chestnut-brown colour. Even in small amounts, the malt adds body to dark beers and makes the flavour more complex.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Properties
- Colour: 300–400 EBC
- Recommended rate: up to 20% of the grain bill
- Suitable for: altbier, bock, schwarzbier, malzbier, Belgian abbey and Trappist beers, amber ale, dark ale, porter and stout
- Aroma according to Bestmalz: dried fruit and chocolate
- 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 Special X 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 Special X
How much BEST Special X can I use?
You can use up to 20% of the grain bill. The malt suits altbier, bock, schwarzbier, malzbier, Belgian abbey and Trappist beers, amber ale, dark ale, porter and stout.
What colour does BEST Special X give?
The malt is 300–400 EBC. At the maximum rate of 20%, the beer gets a light chestnut-red to chestnut-brown colour. Smaller amounts mainly add body and complexity.
How long does BEST Special X 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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