Our premium roasted Black Swaen© malts are crafted for brewers who demand depth and character. Colours range from biscuity brown to pitch black, with flavours spanning delicate biscuits to intense dark roasted coffee. Ideal for Porters, Stouts, and other robust beers, these malts deliver powerful colour, aroma, and taste.
Each batch is roasted in our custom Probat drum roaster, the largest in the industry, with a 4-ton capacity. Precise temperature control and uniform heat ensure consistently homogeneous malt. These Black Swaen© malts give brewers the foundation to craft beers with exceptional visual and sensory impact.
Black Swaen© Biscuit
Black Swaen© Biscuit malt – our lightest roasted malt – is produced with our Probat drum roaster. After being steeped, germinated, and kilned, biscuit malt is roasted at moderately high temperatures, relatively short, resulting in a colour of 70-90 EBC.
Black Swaen© Honey Biscuit
Black Swaen© Honey Biscuit malt is a distinctive creation unique to The Swaen. It combines the familiar, comforting taste of biscuit with sweet malty and honey notes, rounded off with a subtle hint of fresh bread. It adds both aroma and depth to your beer.
Black Swaen© Coffee
We have captured the essence of coffee in Black Swaen© Coffee malt. Alongside its rich coffee notes, it delivers nutty and creamy flavours that add depth and complexity to your brew. This roasted malt is a favourite for Porters and Stouts, where i truly shines.
Black Swaen© Chocolate B
Black Swaen© Chocolate B malt is a roasted barley malt that delivers a rich, deep brown colour and a complex roasted character to your beer. Crafted with precision, it imparts layers of nutty, toasted chocolate flavour, along with a gentle bitterness.
Black Swaen© Black
Black Swaen© Black malt adds bold character to your beer. Its rich, smoky flavours stand out, enhancing the aroma more than other coloured malts. This malt not only deepens the colour of your brew but also contributes complexity and depth.
Black Swaen© Black Extra
You just found the black diamond of our malt range! While it shares the intense roasted character of Black Swaen© Black, Black Swaen© Black Extra malt takes things a step further – delivering more depth, more intensity, and more boldness.
Black Swaen© Barley
Black Swaen© Barley grain is truly unique. Instead of being malted, the grain goes straight into our Probat drum roaster, allowing it to develop maximum colour and character. This direct roasting process intensifies the beer’s deep, rich hue.
Black Swaen© Coffee Wheat Light
Our Black Swaen© Coffee Light Wheat malt brings nutty, creamy, and gentle coffee flavours. Its smooth character adds depth and warmth without overpowering the overall profile. Because wheat has no husk, it’s less astringent than other dark malts.
Black Swaen© Chocolate Wheat
With its mild toast hints and gently roasted aroma, Black Swaen© Chocolate Wheat malt is an excellent choice for dark beers, adding complexity and a subtle richness that enhances every sip. Its smooth character complements malty backbones.
Black Swaen© Black Wheat
If dark isn’t dark enough, Black Swaen© Black Wheat malt is exactly what you need. It pushes colour intensity to the next level while adding hints of toast and a roasted aroma. Thanks to its smooth character, this malt can be used to colour any beer.
Black Swaen© Spelt
Black Swaen© Spelt malt contains less gluten than wheat, making it a distinctive choice for alternatives in dark beer recipes. It delivers an intense flavour range, with smooth notes of chocolate and rich coffee essence that add depth and warmth.
Black Swaen© Rye
Our roasted Black Swaen© Rye malt offers a smoother profile, with less astringency than most black malts. It delivers inviting aromas of chocolate and coffee. When used in moderation, this malt provides a distinctive twist, adding depth and character.
Black Swaen© Oat
Black Swaen© Oat malt is perfect for adding complexity and depth. Its huskless, roasted kernels contribute a smooth, full-bodied character without bitterness, enriching your brew. Expect inviting notes of chocolate and roasty coffee.
