Special Roast Malt - Briess

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1 Lb Unmilled Special Roast Malt

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Specialty Roasted Malt
Flavor, Toasty, biscuity, sourdough bread, nutty
Color, Reddish copper
Lovibond, 40ºL
Benefits, Adds unique tangy malt character, enhances body and color depth

Flavor Notes

Provides toasty, biscuity, and nutty flavors with distinctive sourdough bread and tangy toasted notes. Adds depth without heavy caramel sweetness.

Mouthfeel Impact

Enhances body and malt structure. Contributes a firm, rounded backbone that supports richer beer styles.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 40°L
• Produces reddish copper to deep amber hues
• Adds tangy toasted complexity
• Enhances malt depth without excessive sweetness
• Best used as a specialty addition

Special Roast Malt introduces a unique sharp-toasty dimension that sets malt-forward beers apart.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–10% of the grain bill to enhance malt complexity and add tangy toasted character.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract full flavor and color contribution.

In Extract Brewing

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

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Pale Ale malt
• Munich malt
• Crystal malts
• English hop varieties
• American hop varieties
• English ale yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Special Roast Malt a base malt?

No. It is a specialty roasted malt used to enhance flavor and color.

How much Special Roast Malt should I use?

Typically 5–10% of the grain bill depending on desired malt intensity.

What flavors does Special Roast Malt add?

It adds toasty biscuit, nutty, and tangy sourdough notes.

Can I steep Special Roast Malt?

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

Will Special Roast Malt make my beer sour?

No. It adds a subtle tangy character without creating actual sourness.

What styles benefit most from Special Roast Malt?

Brown ales, porters, amber ales, and ESBs benefit most from its toasted malt complexity.

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