Malt comparison
BEST Black Malt vs Carafa Type 2
BEST Black Malt is a roasted malt from BESTMALZ; Carafa Type 2 is a roasted malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. Their colour is similar (1,100–1,200 and 1,100–1,200 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 65% versus ≥ 65%. By type, class, grain and colour they are among the closest malts from different maltsters in the catalogue.
| BEST Black MaltBESTMALZ | Carafa Type 2Weyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | BESTMALZ | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Roasted | Roasted |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 1,100–1,200 | 1,100–1,200 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 65 | ≥ 65 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | – | 5 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.5 | ≤ 3.8 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | No enzymes |
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Styles | – | American Stout, English Dark Mild Ale, English Porter, Irish Extra Stout, Irish Stout |
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