Black (Patent) Malt - Briess

Regular price $2.99
Briess Black (Patent) Malt delivers intense roasted bitterness and jet-black color, making it ideal for stouts, porters, dunkels, and other bold dark beer styles.
  • Packed Fresh, To-Order
  • Available milled or unmilled
  • Adds sharp roast bitterness, deepens color
  • 500°L – jet black color with intense roasted bitterness
  • 1 lb ships in our resealable pouch. 2+ lb comes in a stay fresh heat-sealed bag.
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Lovibond
Lovibond refers to a scale used to measure the color of malt, wort, and beer. It's a visual method, comparing a sample to a series of colored glass discs or color charts. The scale is still widely used, especially for describing the color of malts, and is closely related to the Standard Reference Method (SRM) for measuring beer color. 
Scale from 10°-120°
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Malt Style, Dark Roasted Malt
Flavor, Dry roasted, sharp to neutral bitterness
Color, Very dark
Lovibond, 500ºL
Moisture, 6%
Benefits, Provides deep color & roast dryness with balanced intensity

Flavor Notes

Provides dry roasted character with sharp, assertive bitterness. Delivers bold coffee and charred grain notes with a clean, intense roast finish.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds dryness and structure to dark beers. Contributes to a crisp, roasted edge that balances sweetness in malt-forward styles.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 500°L
• Produces deep black to opaque hues
• Adds pronounced roasted bitterness
• Contributes dry finish and roast intensity
• Best used as a specialty addition

Black Patent Malt is one of the darkest roasted malts available and should be used thoughtfully to maintain balance.

Best Used In:

• Stout
• Porter
• Dunkel
• Schwarzbier
• Robust Dark Ale

Black Patent Malt is especially effective in styles where strong roast bitterness and dark color are essential flavor components.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 1–3% for color adjustment. Increase up to 5–10% in dark beers for bold roasted bitterness and dry finish.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract full roast intensity and color contribution.

In Extract Brewing

Black Patent Malt can be steeped to extract color and roasted flavor.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Maris Otter
• Munich malt
• Crystal malts
• Roasted Barley
• English ale yeast
• American ale yeast

Usage Rates
1 - 3% in any style for added color
1 - 10% in Dark Beers including Porters and Stouts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Black Patent Malt is a dark roasted malt used to add intense roast bitterness and jet-black color to beer.

Use 1–3% for color or up to 10% in dark beers for stronger roast intensity.

Yes. It contributes sharp roasted bitterness and dry character.

Yes. It can be steeped to extract color and roast flavor.

Black Patent delivers sharp roast bitterness, while Black Prinz is debittered and provides smoother roast character.

Stouts, porters, dunkels, and schwarzbiers benefit most from its bold roast and deep color.

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