Chit Barley Flakes - Castle Malting
Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes is a lightly kilned malt made from barley, germinated briefly to retain raw characteristics that enhance foam stability and contribute a rich, grainy flavour. Often added in stout and other beers, it balances malts with higher solubility, improving head retention.
- Wort Colour: 3 - 7 EBC
- Usage: Up to 30% in mash for any beer style
- Beer Styles: Stouts, dark ales, any style needing foam enhancement
Description
What is Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes?
Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes is a unique barley malt lightly kilned after minimal germination, preserving more of the original grain qualities. This malt variety is ideal for enhancing head formation and stability, offering a full-bodied, grainy flavour that complements a broad range of beer styles.
How to Use Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes
These flakes can compose up to 30% of the mash bill, adding texture and stability. Brewers often incorporate it into stouts for enhanced foam, but it can also support any beer requiring improved head retention.
Flavour Profile
Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes introduces a robust, dry, and grainy flavour profile. This character pairs well in dark beers where it can stand alongside roasted malt flavours, contributing depth without overpowering.
Enzymatic Activity
The reduced enzymatic activity in these flakes makes them better suited as an adjunct ingredient than as a primary fermentable malt, allowing other malts to drive conversion while Château Chit flakes enhance structure and foam.
Mashing
For optimal use, incorporate Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes into the mash alongside highly enzymatic base malts to ensure effective starch conversion. This addition stabilises foam and gives a satisfying, smooth mouthfeel.
Combining with Other Malts
While Château Chit flakes can be used independently, they are often mixed with base malts, especially in recipes calling for improved head retention without altering the colour profile significantly.
Benefits of Château Chit Barley Malt Flakes
Aside from foam stability, Château Chit flakes deliver trace raw barley flavours that can balance sweet malts. Their versatility in a variety of beer styles, from light ales to dense stouts, makes them a valuable tool in any brewer’s kit.
Specifications:
- Moisture Content: Max 11.0%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 77%
- Wort Colour: 3 - 7 EBC
- Usage: Up to 30% in mash for any beer style
- Flavour Profile: Grainy, dry
- Applications: Foam stability, stout, head retention
- Beer Styles: Stouts, dark ales, any style needing foam enhancement
Additional Parameters:
- Total Protein: Max 11.5%
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