Spelt, also known as dinkel wheat or hulled wheat, is a species of wheat cultivated since approximately 5000 BC. The Latin name is “Triticum spelta”.
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It was an important staple in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to Medieval times and is known to process a number of health benefits. In recent years, spelt gained widespread popularity as a wheat substitute for making artisan breads, pasta, cereals, and beer!
Add a little spice to your beer. Spelt malt conveys a strong emphasis on typical spelt aromas, along with delivering soft malt notes with hints of hazelnut aromas, and biscuit flavours.
Colour: EBC 5 – 10 / ºL 2.3 – 4.
Usage: Spelt Beer, IPA, Saison, Ales, Wheat beer, Porter, Stout.
Use: Spelt malt can be used up to 60% of the total grain bill.