Malt · Château / Castle Malting
Château Cafe
Colour and analysis
- Colour
- 420–520 EBC
- Extract (fine grind, dry basis)
- ≥ 75 %
- Maximum share of the grist
- 10 %
- Max. moisture
- ≤ 4.5 %
Flavour and description
Belgian coffee malt. First slightly kilned then roasted at up to 220°C. Château Café malt imparts a nutty and distinct coffee flavour and aroma to beers, brings in a "coffee" note in Stouts and Porters. Adds a smooth mouth feel and complexity to any dark ale. Reinforces the colour of beer. Stouts, porters, Scottish ale, dark Belgian style beer, slightly in brown ales for hints of fresh roasted coffee; Up to 10% of the mix
Château / Castle Malting · Maltster's description
Substitutes for Château Cafe
Source
- Maltster's page
- Château / Castle Malting · Belgium