Malt · Château / Castle Malting
Château Special Belgium
Colour and analysis
- Colour
- 260–320 EBC
- Extract (fine grind, dry basis)
- ≥ 74 %
- Maximum share of the grist
- 10 %
- Max. moisture
- ≤ 6 %
Flavour and description
Very special Belgian dark malt, obtained through specific double roasting process. Is used to produce a deep red to dark brown-black colour and fuller body. Unique flavour and aroma. Gives much colour and raisin-like flavour. Imparts a rich malty taste and a hint of nut and plum flavour. May substitute Chocolate and Black malt if bitterness is not desired. Abbey ales, dubbels, porters, brown ales, doppelbocks. Up to 10% of the mix.
Château / Castle Malting · Maltster's description
Substitutes for Château Special Belgium
Source
- Maltster's page
- Château / Castle Malting · Belgium