Green Swaen© Black Extra
Our darkest roasted malt, with a slightly burnt flavour.
Description
You just found the biological black diamond! While similar in flavour and aroma, this is a little stronger than Black on every front. Black Extra is our darkest malt. It’s an obvious choice for colouring your beer.
Usage
Schwarzbier, dark beers, Stout, Porter, Ale, Bockbier, Altbier, all beer types for colouring.
Quick facts
Raw material: Barley malt
Product: Roasted malt
Use: Up to 5%
EBC: 1250 – 1400
Lovibond: 470 – 530
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 71 | – |
| pH | – | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
Organic malt
In recent years, the brewing industry has witnessed a remarkable shift towards sustainability and natural ingredients.
Regenerative vs Organic
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Roasted malt
We can define two mean purposes for the use of drum roaster equipment: it’s the perfect caramelisation and roasting tool.
Brochure
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Product list
Check out our product list, a quick overview of our entire product range, with information and prices.
Certificates
The Swaen holds itself to the highest standards. That is why we work with the best companies in the industry. Our malthouse is regularly audited by independent bodies to ensure the best quality malts. You can find all our certificates here.
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.
Available in
25kg bags, big bags up to 1.200kg, liner bag in container and bulk in truck.