Compared to other coloured malts, this is a real spice.
Description
Gold Swaen Aroma intensifies body and smoothness, and promotes head formation and retention. It has a dark-reddish hue. It’s a real spice for your beer, with hints of nuts and caramel.
Usage
Amber Ale, Dark Ale, Stout, Porter, all dark beers.
Raw material: Green malt barley
Product: Caramelised malt
Use: Up to 15%
EBC: 350 – 450
Lovibond: 130 – 170
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
How to store malt
Malt can be kept several years and will not lose its enzymatic power. The Swaen has a special process to guarantee a long shelf life.
Recipe – Christmas beer
During the winter holidays many people enjoy beers that have a higher alcohol content and more richness.
Caramel malts
Caramel malts – as the name implies – impart a strong caramel flavour to beer. This is the result of an extra stewing process.
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 75 | – |
| pH | – | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Available in
25kg bags, big bags up to 1.200kg, liner bag in container and bulk in truck.
Storage and shelf life
Our malt is best stored in a moderate temperate, low humidity, pest free environment at less than 20ºC or 68°F. It is best used within 6 to 18 months from manufacturing date, depending on the type of malt. We always provide a Best Before date. All our malts are manufactured conform to EU and International regulations. They are transported only by GMP-certified transporters. Please note: improperly stored malts are prone to loss of freshness and flavour.