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SPECIALTY GRAINS

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 dextrous, unfermentable sugar that directly contributes to the body of the beer.

Trying different grains will definitely give your beer a different taste. So, if you really like one of our kits, but want to make a slight change, try adding a different grain to your next batch.

 

CHOCOLATE MALT

 Kilned at a high temperature to a chocolate color. Imparts a nutty toasted aroma and flavor, and a chocolate color.

We are proud to carry products from Briess Malt and Ingredient Co, in Chilton Wisconsin. Their chocolate malt provides the dark flavors of roasted coffee and cocoa. Try it in browns, stouts, or porters for a hint of bittersweet chocolate. 350°L

Lovibond 350º
Moisture Percentage 5.5%
Grain Usage 1-10% Porters, Stouts, Brown Ales, Dunkel and other dark beers
Grain Type Highly Kilned / Roasted Malt
Malt Color Dark (120+° L)

 

SUPERIOR PALE ALE MALT

Higher colour than regular base malts.
Well modified.
Aromatic.
Great for all types of Ales.

Color °L 2.8 – 3.5
Moisture % Max. 4.5
Protein Total Max. 11.5
Extract FG Dry Min 81
Extract CG As Is Min 78.2

MUNICH MALT

Produced in the traditional European manner of ‘stewing’ germination then kilning at high temperatures.  Emphasis on higher-protein 2-Row barleys, to achieve high levels of protein solubilization and colour formation. Munich Malt can be used as a base malt for Bock Beer and Doppelbock. Used in smaller quantities in Dunkel Lagers, IPAs, Ambers, and wherever increased malt flavour and aromas are desired, but without introducing caramel/crystal flavours. Can be used at 20%-70% percent of the grist.

Available in 1LB and 50LB bags.

Measurement ASBC
Lovibond °L 10
Moisture (%) 4.4
Protein (ppm) 12
Extract (measurement 0.2mm) FG Dry Min (%) 80
DP Min (U/ml) 75
S/T Ratio (%) 47

FLAKED OATS

Adds body and creamy head. For stouts and oat ales.

Use up to 30% of grist total for a distinct full-bodied flavor and creamy texture.

 

FLAKED BARLEY

Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.

Grainy taste and significantly increased head retention, creaminess, and body. Can make up to 20% of grist for classic dry Irish stouts.

 

FLAKED CORN

Lightens body and color. For light American pilsners and ales.

Flaked Maize often called flaked corn adds mild, neutral flavor in small amounts, moderate sweetness at higher percentages. Low rates sometimes used in English bitters. Can make up to 40% of grist for American lager styles.

 

CRYSTAL MALT

Same as Caramel 10L, this light Crystal malt will lend body and mouth feel with a minimum of color, but with a light caramel sweetness and mild caramel flavor. Can help prevent the formation of oxidised (cardboard) flavours. Briess caramel malts are produced in a roaster rather than a kiln. This allows for the application of higher temperatures to the green malt, resulting in the development of unique flavors, colors, and aromas. This light caramel malt produces light golden hues, and has a mellow, candy like sweetness and a subtle toffee flavor – similar to spun sugar. It will contribute more flavor than a carapils, but not as much as darker caramel malts. Use 3-15% for enhanced body and foam stability with a subtle color and flavor contribution. 10°L

Extract Percentage 77.0%
Lovibond 10º
Moisture Percentage 7.0%
Grain Usage Up to 15% depending on stile
Grain Type Caramel / Crystal / Cara Malt
Malt Color Light (0-15° L)

 

CRYSTAL MALT 40L

Briess caramel malts are produced in a roaster rather than a kiln. This allows for the application of higher temperatures to the green malt, resulting in the development of unique flavors, colors, and aromas. Caramel 40L is a popular and verstaile medium caramel malt that will contribute rich golden hues and smooth flavors of sweet toffee and caramel. Use 3-15% in many beer styles to enhance the body, foam stability, color, and flavor of your beer. 40°L

Extract Percentage 75%
Lovibond 40º
Moisture Percentage 5.5%
Grain Usage Up to 15% depending on style
Grain Type Caramel / Crystal / Cara Malt
Malt Color Medium-Light (15-60° L)

 

CRYSTAL MALT 60L

Briess caramel malts are produced in a roaster rather than a kiln. This allows for the application of higher temperatures to the green malt, resulting in the development of unique flavors, colors, and aromas. Caramel 60 is a widely used, versatile, medium crystal malt that will contribute a rich sweetness, and pleasant toasted bread and pronounced, full caramel flavor with a light, reddish hue.

Extract Percentage 77.0%
Lovibond 60º
Moisture Percentage 5%
Grain Usage Up to 15% depending on style
Grain Type Caramel / Crystal / Cara Malt
Malt Color Medium-Dark (60-120° L)

 

CRYSTAL MALT 120L

120° L. Briess caramel malts contribute body, foam stability, color, and flavor. Use 3-15% in amber or dark beers for deep red color and pronounced caramel, burnt sugar, raisin, and prune flavor.

Extract Percentage 75.0%
Lovibond 120º
Moisture Percentage 3.0%
Grain Usage Up to 15% depending on style
Grain Type Caramel / Crystal / Cara Malt
Malt Color Medium-Dark (60-120° L)

 

FLAKED WHEAT

Imparts a wheat flavor, hazy color. For wheat and Belgian white beers.

Greatly increases head retention and body at as low as 8% of the grist; can make up to 40% of grist.

 

ROASTED BARLEY MALT

These highly roasted malts contribute a coffee or burnt toast flavor to porters and stouts. Obviously these malts should be used in moderation. Some brewers recommend that they be added towards the end of the mash, claiming that this reduces the “acrid bite” that these malts can contribute. This practice does seem to produce a smoother beer for people brewing with “soft” or low bicarbonate water.

Lovibond 480-500
Moisture Percentage 3
Grain Type Highly Kilned / Roasted Malt

 

VIENNA MALT

Produced from full steeping and germination with a higher kilning temperature to achieve colour. Vienna malt can be used as a base malt to give increased malt aroma and flavour. Traditionally used in Vienna Lager and Märzens. Excellent in IPA and American Wheat Ale, where a golden maltiness is desired but crystal sweetness is not. Normally used at 10%-15% of the grist.

Available in 1LB and 50LB bags.

Measurement ASBC
Lovibond °L 4
Moisture (%) 4.4
Protein (ppm) 12
Extract (measurement 0.2mm) FG Dry Min (%) 81
DP Min (U/ml) 120
S/T Ratio (%) 47

 

PILSEN MALT

Produced from hand-selected lots of premium, Canadian-grown Copeland barley.
Exclusive to the Canada Malting Calgary Malthouse.
Low in protein, and colour.
High extract.
Balanced modification.
Great for Lagers.

Color °L1.3 – 1.7
Moisture % Max.4.5
Protein Total Max.10.8
Extract FG Dry Min81
Extract CG As Is Min80.0

2-ROW MALT

The perfect base malt for all beer styles.
Excellent fermentability.
High extract.

Color °L1.7 – 2.0
Moisture % Max.4.5
Protein Total Max.12.5
Extract FG Dry Min81
Extract CG As Is Min77.5

SUPERIOR PALE ALE MALT

Higher colour than regular base malts.
Well modified.
Aromatic.
Great for all types of Ales.

Color °L2.8 – 3.5
Moisture % Max.4.5
Protein Total Max.11.5
Extract FG Dry Min81
Extract CG As Is Min78.2

WHITE WHEAT MALT

Made with superior-grade, soft white wheat.
Good for adding head retention, and mouth feel to most beer styles.
Excellent for Weissbier/Wheat beers.

Color °L2.5 – 4.5
Moisture % Max.4.5
Protein Total Max.12.0
Extract FG Dry Min84
Extract CG As Is Min82.0

MARIS OTTER MALT

Finest malts from the British Isles. Maris Otter is an English 2-row varietal barley introduced in 1966 that was developed specifically to produce high quality malt for the production of ale.

Its low nitrogen content, uniformly plump kernels, and robust husk has made it a favorite among English brewers for its reliable and forgiving brewhouse performance, and, most notably, because of the unique Maris Otter flavor it adds to the beer which may be absent in modern barley varieties grown for yield and ease of agricultural production.

This fine base malt will easily convert with a single infusion mash, and produce an orange tinged golden wort with a unique rich, slightly nutty flavor. An excellent malt for any English style beer. 3.5-4.5°L

SKU C501I, W501I, G501K
Extract Percentage 82.5
Lovibond 3.0-4.0
Moisture Percentage 2.8
Grain Usage 100
Grain Type International Base Malt

 

POT STILL MALT

Made from a Scottish Low-GN barley variety, this malt has an excellent spirit yield.
The rich flavour foundation and superior extract are typical of the very best Scottish pot still malts.

Color °L1.3 – 1.7
Moisture % Max.4.5
Protein Total Max.10.8
Extract FG Dry Min81
Brewers Direct carries all styles of grains in 1lbs & 55lbs bags. Call for price
Brewers Direct is proud to offer all styles of brewing grains at a great price.

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Grains

2-Row Grain 55 lb Bag, Chocolate grain 55lbs, corn grain 55lbs, Crystal grain 55lbs, Distiller grain 55lbs, Flaked barley 55lbs, Flaked oats 55lbs, Flaked Rye 55lbs, Flaked wheat 55lbs, Maris grain 55lbs, Munich grain 55lbs, Pilsner grain 55lbs, Roasted grain 55lbs, Vienna grain 55lbs, Wheat grain 55lb, 2-Row Malt 1lbs, chocolate Malt 1lbs, Crystal Malt 120L 1lbs, Crystal Malt 1lbs, Crystal Malt 40L 1lbs, Crystal Malt 60L 1lbs, Flaked Barley 1lbs, Flaked Corn Malt 1lbs, Flaked Oats 1lbs, Flaked Wheat 1lbs, Maris Otter Malt 1lbs, Munich Malt 1lbs, Pilsen Malt 1lbs, Pot Still Malt 1lbs, Roasted Barley 1lbs, Superior Pale Ale 1lbs, Vienna Malt 1lbs, White Wheat 1lbs