Platinum Swaen© Chit (or Spitzmalz in German) is an under-modified malt, created to enhance foam stability. This barely dissolved barley malt is characterized by a very high level of high-molecular protein compared to other base malts, making it more suitable for compensating strongly dissolved malts and improving the foam.
The malt has a particularly high level of inherent starter enzymes, which contribute significantly to improving the conversion of starch, thus increasing the yield. Thanks to its pale colour, Chit malt does not add colour to the beer. Platinum Swaen© Chit complies with the purity guidelines of the German Reinheitsgebot.
Beers produced with Chit malts retain higher protein content and these proteins contribute to increase the levels of foam-positive proteins and improved head retention. They can also impart added mouthfeel, particularly in drier beer styles like Sours and Saisons.
Chit malt is a great alternative to using raw adjuncts. The flavour impact in a beer is minimum if used at rates between 1-4%, with subtle green, grassy, raw grain flavours developing when used in higher percentages.
Colour: 2-3 EBC.
Usage:
- In any beer style to optimize foam stability.
- In sour beers for better foam and body.
- In hazy beers for haze.
Use: 15% of the grain bill.
Packaging: 25 kg bags.