Chocolat Light Malt - Castle Malting
Château Chocolat Light, a lighter twist on Château Chocolat malt, delivers rich coffee and nutty notes with milder bitterness. Roasted to 220°C, it offers an exceptional, smooth mouthfeel and a deep, dark colour ideal for enhancing brown and black beers.
- Wort Colour: 550 - 650 EBC
- Usage: Up to 7% in the malt mix
- Beer Styles: Dark, rich, and complex beers
Description
What is Château Chocolat Light?
Château Chocolat Light is a specialty malt from Castle Malting that strikes a balance between full-bodied Château Chocolat and the lighter Château Café. This malt gives a medium-roasted profile, lending beer deep, dark hues and notes reminiscent of coffee, nuts, and a touch of toastiness. Its unique roasting process at up to 220°C preserves smooth, mellow characteristics while delivering a mildly bitter flavour profile that complements darker brews.
Using Château Chocolat Light
Ideal for brown ales, porters, and stouts, Château Chocolat Light is typically added at up to 7% of the total malt mix. Its flavour balances well with other malts, adding richness without overpowering, especially in beers requiring a complex, smooth finish.
Flavour Profile
With nutty, roasted coffee undertones, Château Chocolat Light malt provides a balanced bitterness that enriches darker beer styles. The resulting flavour depth enhances mouthfeel, adding a velvety texture and rounded taste.
Enzymatic Activity
Due to its roasting, Château Chocolat Light has lower enzymatic activity. It complements other malts with high enzymatic levels, enabling brewers to achieve their desired conversion levels.
Mashing and Pairing
Château Chocolat Light is recommended in mashes for brown ales and robust dark beers. Combining it with caramel or biscuit malts heightens complexity, making for a rich, layered beer profile.
Benefits of Château Chocolat Light
This malt imparts colour and smooth flavour while preserving clarity in wort. It’s ideal for brewers seeking the benefits of a chocolate malt without excess bitterness, allowing for flavour nuances that enrich the final product.
Historical Roots
Château Chocolat Light builds on Castle Malting's tradition of fine malts, carefully roasted to craft nuanced flavours that have enhanced Belgian-style and specialty beers for generations.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: 4.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): 76%
- Wort Colour: 550 - 650 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Up to 220°C
- Usage: Up to 7% in the malt mix
- Flavour Profile: Coffee, nutty, lightly toasted
- Applications: Brown ales, porters, stouts
- Beer Styles: Dark, rich, and complex beers
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