Malt · Weyermann Specialty Malts
Special W
Colour and analysis
- Colour
- 280–320 EBC
- Extract (fine grind, dry basis)
- ≥ 73 %
- Maximum share of the grist
- 30 %
- Max. moisture
- ≤ 6.5 %
- Enzymatic activity
- No enzymes
Flavour and description
notes of raisins, dark caramel, pronounced aromas of nuts, pastries and bread.
Weyermann Specialty Malts · Flavour and use
Made from the finest German quality brewing barley. Our special caramelization process achieves a complete transformation within the grain. This dark brown malt offers the most complex aroma spectrum of all Weyermann caramel malts.
Weyermann Specialty Malts · Maltster's description
Substitutes for Special W
Recommended styles
Amber LagerAmerican PorterAmerican StoutBelgian Dark Strong Ale or QuadrupelBelgian DubbelBlack AleBlack IPABritish Brown AleBritish Strong AleBrown IPABrown PorterDark LagerDark MildEnglish Barley WineEnglish PorterFlanders Red AleForeign Extra StoutImperial PorterImperial Red AleLondon Brown AleOatmeal StoutOld AleOud BruinRobust PorterRussian Imperial StoutSaisonWood & Barrel aged beers
Source
- Maltster's page
- Specification (PDF)
- Weyermann Specialty Malts · Germany