Roasted Barley Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Dark Roasted Malt
Flavor, Intense coffee, bitter, dry roasted
Color, Very dark
Lovibond, 300ºL
Moisture, 5%
Benefits, Provides roasted bitterness, dryness & stout character

Flavor Notes

Roasted Barley provides intense dry coffee, bitter chocolate, and sharp roasted grain character. It contributes pronounced roast flavor without caramel sweetness.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds dryness and roasted bitterness that balances residual sweetness in dark beers. It enhances perceived structure and finish in stout-style beers.

Brewing Performance

Very dark color contribution (300°L)
Produces deep black hue
Adds roasted bitterness and dryness
Intensifies stout character
Best used in small percentages for balance

Roasted Barley is unmalted and highly kilned, delivering bold flavor and color impact even at low usage rates.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 3–7% of the grain bill for coffee-like roast and dry finish. Higher percentages may increase bitterness and sharpness.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash to extract roasted flavor and color.

In Extract Brewing

Roasted Barley can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes prior to the boil to extract color and roast character.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

2-Row malt
Maris Otter
Flaked Barley
Chocolate Malt
English ale yeast
Irish ale yeast

Roasted Barley Malt - Briess

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Barley a base malt?

No. Roasted Barley is a highly kilned specialty grain used for color and roast flavor.

How much Roasted Barley should I use?

Typically 3–7% of the grain bill is sufficient to add roast flavor and dark color.

Does Roasted Barley add bitterness?

Yes. It contributes roasted bitterness and dry coffee character, especially in stouts.

Can I steep Roasted Barley?

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

What is the difference between Roasted Barley and Black Malt?

Roasted Barley is unmalted and produces sharper roast character, while Black Malt is malted barley and tends to be smoother.

Does Roasted Barley add sweetness?

No. It adds dryness and roasted bitterness rather than sweetness.

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