Chit Wheat Flakes - Castle Malting
Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes are unique, lightly kilned malted wheat flakes developed to enhance foam stability and improve balance when used with highly soluble malts. This malt, minimally germinated before kilning, retains a profile close to raw wheat, making it suitable for a wide range of organic beer styles. It can be added directly into the mash, where it contributes a subtle character and notable structure.
- Wort Colour: 5–9 EBC
- Usage: Up to 25% of the mix
- Beer Styles: Pale ales, wheat beers, organic lagers
Description
Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes bring a distinct, raw quality to beers, providing structural benefits and a mildly toasted wheat flavour. Produced by a brief germination followed by gentle kilning, this malt preserves much of the raw wheat’s essence, adding a slightly nutty undertone and a robust foam stability. With no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and adherence to high European quality standards, these malt flakes are an ideal addition to organic brews.
How to Use Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes
As these malt flakes do not require milling, they can be added directly into the mash, saving preparation time while delivering their full character. Used at up to 25% of the malt mix, they can contribute to styles seeking improved mouthfeel and head retention.
Flavour Profile
With a soft, nutty character, Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes bring a gentle yet distinct wheat flavour that complements other malt additions without overpowering. Its delicate flavour is well-suited to lighter ales and wheat beers, as well as mixed grain beers.
Enzymatic Activity
These malt flakes retain limited enzymatic activity, which can be useful for enhancing mash balance in complex malt profiles.
Mashing
Due to their unique structure, Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes can be used in conjunction with base malts to enhance foam stability and texture without altering the wort's fermentable sugar profile significantly.
Combining with Other Malts
This malt pairs well with pale malts and other wheat malts, offering a gentle contrast that helps highlight malt sweetness and body. Its versatility extends to darker styles where added structure is desired without affecting colour.
Benefits of Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes
From boosting foam retention to bringing a more rustic wheat flavour, Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes are essential for brewers aiming to build complexity in beer texture and head stability.
History
The light kilning and minimal germination behind Château Chit Wheat Malt Flakes stem from traditional European methods used to extract the raw wheat’s essence, adapting centuries-old brewing techniques for modern applications.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: Max 10%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 77%
- Wort Colour: 5–9 EBC
- Usage: Up to 25% of the mix
- Flavour Profile: Mildly nutty, raw wheat character
- Applications: Organic beers, wheat beers, ales
- Beer Styles: Pale ales, wheat beers, organic lagers
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