Castle Malting
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Black Malt - Castle Malting

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Château Black malt, the darkest malted barley produced by Castle Malting, is torrefied at temperatures up to 235°C to yield a rich, deep colour profile. Known for its pronounced, slightly smoky flavour, Château Black is ideal for enhancing character in stouts, porters, and other robust, dark beers. This malt imparts a uniquely stringent aroma and subtle burnt tones, setting it apart from other coloured malts.

  1. Wort Colour: 1200–1400 EBC
  2. Usage: 3-6% of the mix
  3. Beer styles: Dark beers with a character-driven profile

Description

What is Château Black?
Château Black is a premium dark malt created by roasting at high temperatures (up to 235°C), resulting in one of the deepest colour profiles among malted barleys. Its high roasting level imparts a rich, deep character with slightly smoky undertones, making it a sought-after choice for adding depth to intense beer styles.

How to Use Château Black
With an addition rate typically between 3-6% of the grist, Château Black is best suited for dark beers where a bold, roasted flavour and intense colour are desirable. It’s a popular choice for stouts, porters, and other speciality dark ales, especially where a slightly burnt or smoky profile complements the overall taste.

Flavour Profile
Château Black malt delivers a robust, slightly burnt flavour with underlying smoky notes, offering a unique intensity that brings depth to character-driven beers. Its stringent aroma enhances the malt complexity of any brew while balancing with other malt flavours.

Enzymatic Activity
Due to its high roasting temperature, Château Black has a very low enzymatic activity. This malt is best used in conjunction with base malts that provide higher enzymatic support, as it functions mainly to enhance flavour and colour rather than contribute to fermentable sugars.

Mashing
This malt benefits from a careful mashing process to ensure balanced extraction of its robust, dark characteristics. A stepped or infusion mash process can help bring out the malt’s nuanced smoky flavours without overpowering other malt components.

Combining with Other Malts
Château Black pairs well with base and specialty malts that balance its intensity. It works excellently alongside malts like Château Pale Ale or Château Munich to create complex dark beer profiles, adding depth without excessive bitterness.

Benefits of Château Black
This malt enhances the colour and character of dark beers with unmatched depth and rich aromatic intensity. Its burnt and smoky undertones provide a refined touch, ideal for professional and home brewers aiming to create rich, robust beer styles with distinct character.

History
Crafted by Castle Malting, one of Belgium’s oldest malt houses, Château Black reflects centuries of expertise in creating speciality malts for traditional and innovative brewers alike. Each batch is crafted under stringent quality controls, adhering to European food safety standards, and is entirely GMO-free.

Key Features:

  • Moisture Content: Max 4.5%
  • Extract (Dry Basis): Min 70.0%
  • Wort Colour: 1200–1400 EBC
  • Roasting Temperature: Up to 235°C
  • Usage: 3-6% of the mix
  • Flavour Profile: Burnt, smoky notes
  • Applications: Dark beers with a character-driven profile
  • Beer styles: Dark beers with a character-driven profile

 

Additional Parameters:

  • Total protein, Diastatic power: Low due to high roasting
  • pH: Adjustments recommended for balance

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Castle Malting
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