Black Prinz Malt - Briess

$3.19

Choose from Milled or Unmilled

1 Lb Unmilled Black Prinz Malt

1 Lb Milled Black Prinz Malt

This is a Sample Product Title

~~Was $200.00~~

Now $100.00

Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Debittered Dark Roasted Malt
Flavor, Clean, subtle roast with no harsh bitterness
Color, Black
Lovibond, 500ºL
Moisture, 6%
Benefits, Adds black color and mild roast without dryness or astringency

Flavor Notes

Provides clean, subtle roast character with minimal bitterness. Adds depth and dark color without burnt, acrid, or astringent flavors.

Mouthfeel Impact

Contributes color and mild roast complexity while maintaining smoothness and balance. Does not introduce dryness often associated with highly roasted malts.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 500°L
• Produces deep black to opaque hues
• Debittered for smooth roast character
• Minimizes harshness and astringency
• Ideal for color adjustment in dark styles

Black Prinz Malt is specially processed to remove sharp roast bitterness while preserving rich color and smooth flavor.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 1–2% for color adjustment with minimal flavor impact. Increase to 2–5% for subtle roast complexity, or 5–10% for noticeable smooth roasted character.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash to achieve full color extraction and smooth roast contribution.

In Extract Brewing

Black Prinz Malt can be steeped to extract color and mild roast flavor.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Pilsen malt
• Munich malt
• Caramel malts
• American hop varieties
• Clean ale yeast
• Lager yeast strains

Black Prinz Malt - Briess

From $3.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Prinz Malt?

Black Prinz Malt is a debittered dark roasted malt from Briess designed to add deep black color without harsh bitterness.

How much Black Prinz Malt should I use?

Use 1–2% for color adjustment, 2–5% for subtle roast flavor, or up to 10% for mild roasted character.

Does Black Prinz Malt taste bitter?

No. It is debittered to provide smooth roast character without harsh bitterness or astringency.

Can I steep Black Prinz Malt?

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

What makes Black Prinz different from regular black malt?

Black Prinz is debittered, meaning it delivers deep color with significantly less harshness and dryness than traditional black malts.

What styles benefit most from Black Prinz Malt?

Black IPAs, schwarzbiers, dark lagers, and dark ales benefit most from its smooth color and roast profile.

Discover More Brewing Grains

Using Brewing Malts & Grains in your latest recipe? Browse our full collection of brewing malt and specialty grains, from caramel malts to rye to adjuncts. Available milled or unmilled to best suit your brewing setup.

View all products