Topic: Malt
Dark Roasted Barley
Roasted barley is not a malt, but it is the stuff of stouts . . . and more. Whenever you need an aromatic, espresso-like flavor or a dark beer with a light head, roasted barley is the key. Plus: four clone recipes
Chocolate Malt
I’m not sure of anything as ubiquitously distributed and enjoyed the world over as “chockies.” From the creamy goodness of milk chocolate to the biting dryness of very dark cocoa, it’s entirely loved. If only there were something in brewing that we could use to mimic chocolate. If only…
Back in Black: The Truth About Black Patent Malt
Burnt? Acrid? Or just misunderstood? Learn the truth about how black malt is made and what it’s good for. Plus: four clone recipes
Using Specialty Malts
Ever wonder what’s so special about specialty malts? Find out how they’re made and how to get the most out of this key family of ingredients.
Home Malting
Sure, the name of the magazine is Brew Your Own. But, just this once we’re taking a step back and learning how to malt our own. If you want to take your brewing from grain to grass, here’s how.
Understanding Malt Spec Sheets
Analyze this! You can learn "a lot" from learning how to read a malt lot analysis report.
Making & Using Dark Roast Extract
How to blend a pale beer with a dark roast extract to build the perfect pint of stout.
Using Munich & Vienna malts: Tips from the Pros
Professional brewers give advice on adding color and flavor to your brew using these two malts.
Reading the Malt Specs
Malted barley varies from year to year and batch to batch, which can impact your recipes and procedures. The more you know about your malt, the better and more consistent your beer will be! Here’s how to interpret the numbers on a typical malt analysis sheet.
Brewing with Chocolate Malt: Tips from the Pros
Expert advice on finding sweet success with chocolate malts.
Grain on the Brain
From two-row to pale ale and pils, a guide to five common base malts – how to use them and how to brew great beer with them. Plus: easy all-grain recipes for evaluating base malts, a quick guide to barley strains, and tips on swapping malt extract for grains.
Using Crystal Malt
Using crystal malt to add flavor and color to beer.
