Black (Patent) Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Patent Malt?

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

How much Black Patent Malt should I use?

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

Does Black Patent Malt taste bitter?

Yes. It contributes sharp roasted bitterness and dry character.

Can I steep Black Patent Malt?

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

What is the difference between Black Patent and Black Prinz?

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

What styles benefit most from Black Patent Malt?

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

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