BEST Chit Malt - Bestmalz
BEST Chit Malt is a highly functional specialty malt, offering a protein-rich addition that enhances foam stability and supports a high enzyme concentration, aiding starch breakdown for improved yield. Uniquely, this malt is only partially dissolved, providing excellent properties to balance more highly dissolved malts without impacting beer colour, ideal for brewing a wide range of beer styles.
- Wort Colour: 2.0 - 3.0 EBC
- Usage: Up to 15% of the grain bill
- Beer Styles: Pilsners, light lagers, pale ales, or any style requiring enhanced foam
Description
What is BEST Chit Malt?
BEST Chit Malt is a low-colour, lightly modified barley malt with an elevated protein level, crafted to improve foam retention and boost enzymatic activity. As an additive in brewing, it compensates for the high protein breakdown seen in certain pale malts.
How to Use BEST Chit Malt
BEST Chit Malt can be incorporated into the grain bill at up to 15%, lending itself well to any beer style where foam stability and enhanced enzyme support are desired. It is an ideal addition for creating a lively mouthfeel in pilsners, lagers, and other light ales.
Flavour Profile
Known for its lively taste, BEST Chit Malt imparts a subtle complexity without overpowering other malts, making it a versatile choice for various brewing purposes.
Enzymatic Activity
Containing a higher count of native starter enzymes, BEST Chit Malt optimises the starch conversion process, increasing yield potential, especially beneficial in all-malt beers where enzymatic support is critical.
Mashing
Its partial dissolution allows for an effective mash without the risk of excess protein solubilisation, which can affect filtration. Its use assists in producing a stable wort suitable for further fermentation.
Combining with Other Malts
BEST Chit Malt’s low colour and mild flavour profile mean it can be seamlessly combined with other base malts like Pilsner or Pale Malt, balancing the final composition without altering the desired malt character.
Benefits of BEST Chit Malt
The high molecular proteins in BEST Chit Malt strengthen foam, while its rich enzyme content enhances mashing efficiency. This malt’s protein retention provides structural benefits that also improve mouthfeel and body.
History
Chit malt has been a staple in European brewing, especially in German brewing traditions, used to enrich foam and enhance beer stability while adhering to the purity standards of the Reinheitsgebot.
Key Features
- Moisture Content: Max 4.9%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 50.0%
- Wort Colour: 2.0 - 3.0 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: N/A
- Usage: Up to 15% of the grain bill
- Flavour Profile: Liveliness
- Applications: Foam stability, body improvement
- Beer Styles: Pilsners, light lagers, pale ales, or any style requiring enhanced foam
Additional Parameters
- Total Protein: 12.0%
- Kolbach Index: 34.0
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