Colour and analysis
- Colour
- 270–350 EBC
- Extract (fine grind, dry basis)
- ≥ 72 %
- Maximum share of the grist
- 15 %
- Max. moisture
- ≤ 5 %
- Protein
- ≤ 12.5 %
Flavour and description
Heavy caramel taste, raisins, figs and toffee
Dingemans · Flavour and use
Our Special B MD is the darkest of the caramel malts. Thanks to a unique double drying process, Special B MD gets its unique aroma and flavour. Special B malt has an intense caramel flavour and is often connected to the raisin-like flavour of some Belgian abbey beers. Should you desire less bitterness in your beer, you can change out MRoost 900 and 1400 with Special B MD malt. All caramelised malts have a positive effect on foam stability from as little as 5% of the grain bill. This caramelised malt can be used for up to 15% of the grain bill.
Dingemans · Maltster's description
Substitutes for Special B MD
Also part of substitution blends: see the details in the interactive entry.
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Recommended styles
Abbey BeersBarleywineBelgian BrownBelgian QuadrupelDark AleFlemish Old BrownPorterRye BeerSpeciale BelgeStout
Source
- Maltster's page
- Specification (PDF)
- Dingemans · Belgium