Debittered Black Malt - Dingemans

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Dark Roasted Malt
Flavor, Not astringent, little to no roasty flavor in small percentages. Smoky or burnt flavor at high percentages.
Color, Deep red to black
Lovibond, 488~562ºL
Moisture, 4.5%
Benefits, Darkens color without added astringency or bitterness

Flavor Notes

Provides smooth, restrained roast character with little to no astringency at low usage rates. Higher percentages may introduce subtle smoky or burnt notes.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds depth and body while maintaining drinkability. Supports dark beer structure without sharp bitterness.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 488–562°L
• Produces deep red to black hues
• Darkens beer without harsh bitterness
• Minimizes astringency compared to traditional black malts
• Best used as a specialty color adjustment malt

Debittered Black Malt is ideal when you want bold color without aggressive roast intensity.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use up to 5% of the grain bill to add color without harsh bitterness. Lower percentages provide subtle adjustment, while higher amounts increase roast presence.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract full color contribution.

In Extract Brewing

Debittered Black Malt can be steeped to extract color and mild roast character.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Munich malt
• Vienna malt
• Maris Otter
• Crystal malts
• Chocolate malt
• English ale yeast
• German lager yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Debittered Black Malt?

Debittered Black Malt is a dark roasted malt processed to remove harsh bitterness while retaining deep color.

How much Debittered Black Malt should I use?

Typically up to 5% of the grain bill to add color without strong bitterness.

Does Debittered Black Malt taste bitter?

At low percentages it has little to no astringency. Higher percentages may add subtle smoky or burnt notes.

Can I steep Debittered Black Malt?

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

What styles benefit most from Debittered Black Malt?

Stouts, porters, bocks, and other dark beers benefit from its smooth color contribution.

How is it different from Black Patent Malt?

Debittered Black Malt provides smooth color with reduced bitterness, while Black Patent delivers sharper roast intensity.

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