Our darkest roasted malt, with a slightly burnt flavour.
Description
Black Swaen Black Extra is our darkest malt and it brings a special aroma and strong flavour to your spirit. Expect medium bitter notes and noticeable roasted, smoky flavours. This is a true diamond!
Usage
Single malt whisky, Grain whisky, Gin, Jenever, Vodka, Eau de vie.
Raw material: Barley malt
Product: Roasted malt
Use: Up to 5%
EBC: 1250 – 1400
Lovibond: 470 – 530
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.
Production of distilling malt
As a malt producer it is important to understand the details of the distilling process in order to deliver the best quality.
Roaster
Our specialty malts rely on a cutting-edge drum roaster. Tailor-made for The Swaen, this machine is the largest in the industry.
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 71 | – |
| 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.