We produce this malt at our Pauls Malt Ltd. plant in Knapton, North Yorkshire, UK. Black malt is produced by roasting kiln dried malt to temperatures of up to 240°C for slightly longer periods of time than regular Chocolate Malt. Water is used to extend the roasting time and for quenching and cooling at the end of a roast to prevent combustion.
1300 – 1600 EBC. Heavily Roasted, provides colour to beer. Depending on the quantity added, it can produce a deep red hue or a rich dark black. A dry biscuit with roasted coco bean flavour, less astringent and more friable than Roast Barley. No enzymatic potential.
Typical Usage Rates: 3 - 12%
Typical Beer Styles:
