FAQ-Color MaltQuestion: What are "specialty" grains and how do they differ from other types of grain?
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Specialty grains are added to impart specific and desirable character to a beer. Color, malt sweetness, and aroma are but a few of the characteristics, which can be controlled and "dialed in" to suit the individual taste for a specific style of beer. Specialty grains differ from grains used as foundation or base malt in that they do not produce an appreciable quantity of fermentable sugars. What they do produce is a dextrinous, unfermentable sugar that directly contributes to the body of the beer....Click to Read full Answer
Question: What is the best way to store my bulk grain, and how long will it last?
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You want a positive sealing food grade container that will keep bugs, air, and moisture out. You can use an old fermenting bucket for this; just make sure that it still has a good seal. Use a #0 stopper (#6235) to plug the hole in the lid. Properly stored, grains will last for up to a year....Click to Read full Answer
Question: How are specialty grains utilized?
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For the extract brewer they will be used in proportions generally not exceeding a pound or two for a five-gallon batch. The grains are first crushed in a mill from your local homebrew supply shop or, if done at home, with a rolling pin or mill if you have acquired one. The idea is not to over crush the grains. You want to crack open the husks of the grain only. If the grain is over milled, the pulverized husk can find its way into the boiling liquid and impart astringent or grainy flavors to the finished product. If properly milled, with the husks more or less in tact, they will help to form a natural filter bed-especially important if all-grain brewing is employed....Click to Read full Answer
Question: What’s the difference between 2-row and 6-row?
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Barley grown for brewers malt is called malting barley, as opposed to feed barley, and is divided into two general types; 2-row and 6-row. The most obvious difference between a head of 2-row barley and a head of 6-row barley is the arrangement of the kernels when the head is viewed down its axis. Brewers don’t make a big deal about 2-row versus 6-row barley based on the appearance of the barley head, however. The significant differences are found upon closer examination....Click to Read full Answer
Question: How long will specialty grains keep?
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When cracked grains are exposed to open-air oxidation will occur. This will diminish the original aromatic and flavor character of the grains over time. Cracked grains are best used within two weeks of cracking and are better stored in a tightly sealed container to minimize oxidation.
If the grains is still solid and has not been cracked they can store in a dry, cool, airtight container for up to a year....Click to Read full Answer
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Prices starting at $0.75Munich-style malt that contributes a very robust, malty flavor when used at 5-15%. Well suited for contributing additional malty flavor in all beer styles. More Info... -
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Munich malt lends a more flavorful background to any beer. This German style Munich malt is great in any German style beer. Use up to 50% in any bock for a greater malt flavor. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75For dark beers, festival beers, strong beers, malt beers and stouts, or for reinforcing the malty, aromatic character of medium-colored beers (example: Alt-old style German top fermented beer). More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.752-Row Munich-style malt. This European-style malt is a full, rich-flavored malt for a clean, malty flavor. Great for bocks! More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75Slightly darker than pilsner malt, but not toasted as much as Munich malt, this grain will impart a dry, slightly toasted flavor. Use in small quantities in pale ales, up to a pound in Marzenbiers. Vienna style lagers derive most of their color and flavor from this malt. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75This specialty grain is widely known for its quality of adding head retention, foam stability, body and mouthfeel without significantly affecting the color or flavor of your brews. May be used in most any style of beer. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90Dextrin malt used as a European substitute to Carapils. This malt lends body, mouthfeel and foam stability without lending color. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90This malt will add red coloring and intensify the malt character of your beer. Used in a wide range of styles: Amber and Dark lagers, Scottish Ales, amber ales, bocks and doppelbocks. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75Lightly kilned 2 row Harrington malt, ideal for mild or pale ales as a base or color malt. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75This mildly kilned malt is like a more intense Munich. Considerably increases the malty aroma and darkens the color of your brews. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75Biscuit like, very rounded malt note that would find itself in amber or red and some Belgian styles. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.75Adds a dark roasted flavor and bitterness to brown ales, porters, and mild stouts. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90German roasted malt, comparable to Chocolate malt. Gives a deeper aroma and color for dark beers. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90German roasted malt, comparable to roasted barley. Gives a deeper aroma and color for dark beers. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90German roasted malt, comparable to Black malt. Gives a deeper aroma and color for dark beers. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90De-Husked Carafa I: De-husked version of Carafa I contributes color without the astringency that can result from roasting the husk, resulting in a smoother flavor. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90De-Husked Carafa II: De-husked version contributes color without the astringency that can result from roasting the husk. This is a medium black de-husked roast malt. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90De-Husked Carafa III: De-husked version contributes color without the astringency that can result from roasting the husk. This is the darkest de-husked roast malt. Recommended malt for any dark beer including, Bock, Altbier, Stout, Porter, and Schwartzbier. More Info... -
Prices starting at $0.90Highly kilned rye malt enhances the aroma and contributes a distinct roasted flavor to any dark beer. Try using it in a Dunkel Rye Wheat or Dunkel Rye Ale, or even substitute for chocolate malt in your next stout or porter for a unique and distinct rye flavor. More Info...
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