More bitter, honey-like accents than caramalt, with coffee, coco-like tones. Pauls Malt produces this malt at their Pauls Malt Ltd. plant in Knapton, North Yorkshire, UK.
Light chocolate malt is produced by roasting kiln dried malt to temperatures of up to 220°C. Water is used to extend the roasting time and for quenching and cooling at the end of a roast to prevent combustion. Shorter roasting time to regular chocolate.
This lightly roasted chocolate malt, provides color to beer. Depending on the quantity added, it can produce a deep red hue or a rich dark black. Provides a dry biscuit with roasted coco bean flavor. This malt has no enzymatic potential.
Typical Usage Rates: 3-12% addition to mash tun with base malts.
Typical Beer Styles:
