Midnight Wheat Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Dark Roasted Wheat Malt
Flavor, Slight sweetness with delicate roast; no bitter aftertaste
Color, Black
Lovibond, 550ºL
Moisture, 6.5%
Benefits, Adds smooth color and light roast without harshness

Flavor Notes

Provides delicate roast character with slight sweetness and smooth cocoa-like depth. No sharp bitterness or acrid finish.

Mouthfeel Impact

Maintains a clean, smooth finish while subtly enhancing body. Adds depth without drying the palate.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 550°L
• Produces deep black hues
• Adds smooth roasted notes
• No husk-derived bitterness
• Best used as a color adjustment or specialty addition

Midnight Wheat Malt allows brewers to achieve dark color while preserving clean flavor balance.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 1–2% to adjust color. Use 2–5% for deeper color with subtle smooth roast. Use 5–7% for more pronounced roasted character without harshness.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract color and smooth roasted flavor.

In Extract Brewing

Midnight Wheat Malt can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes to extract color and flavor.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Pale Ale malt
• Munich malt
• Caramel malts
• American hop varieties
• Lager yeast
• Clean ale yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midnight Wheat Malt a base malt?

No. It is a specialty roasted wheat malt used for color and smooth roast character.

How much Midnight Wheat Malt should I use?

Typically 1–7% depending on desired color and roast intensity.

Does Midnight Wheat Malt add bitterness?

No. It provides smooth roasted flavor without harsh bitterness.

Can I steep Midnight Wheat Malt?

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

What styles benefit most from Midnight Wheat Malt?

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

Why use Midnight Wheat instead of Black Patent?

Midnight Wheat adds deep color without the sharp bitterness often associated with traditional black malts.

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