Malt comparison
Château Special Belgium vs Special B MD
Château Special Belgium is a caramel malt from Château / Castle Malting; Special B MD is a caramel malt from Dingemans. Their colour is similar (260–320 and 270–350 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 74% versus ≥ 72%. Maximum share of the grist: 10% for Château Special Belgium and 15% for Special B MD.
| Château Special BelgiumChâteau / Castle Malting | Special B MDDingemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Château / Castle Malting | Dingemans |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Caramel | Caramel |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 260–320 | 270–350 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 74 | ≥ 72 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 10 | 15 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 6 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | – | ≤ 12.5 |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Abbey Beers, Barleywine, Belgian Brown, Belgian Quadrupel, Dark Ale, Flemish Old Brown, Porter, Rye Beer |
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Château Special Belgium (Château / Castle Malting)
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