Maltmaster Crushed Black Malt
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Maltmaster Crushed Black Malt is a highly roasted, ready-to-use grain that delivers deep colour and bold roasted flavours to home-brewed beers such as stouts, porters, and dark ales. Supplied in a convenient 1kg quantity, it arrives pre-crushed, saving brewers the effort of milling and allowing it to be added straight to the mash or used as a steeping grain. Overall it is a reliable, well-prepared ingredient that performs consistently and offers good value for the amount of colour and character it contributes.
Key Features & Specs
| Weight | 1 kg pre-crushed grain, suitable for single or multiple small batch brews |
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| Preparation | Pre-crushed and ready to use directly in the mash or as a steeping grain, no mill required |
| Flavour Profile | Intense roasted, coffee, and dark chocolate notes with a dry, slightly bitter finish |
| Colour Contribution | Very high EBC rating delivers deep black to near-black colour in finished beer |
| Typical Usage | Best suited to stouts, porters, dark milds, and black IPAs; generally used at 3-10% of the grain bill |
| Compatibility | Works with all-grain, partial mash, and extract brewing methods when used as a steeping grain |
| Storage | Should be stored in a cool, dry, airtight container and used within a few months of opening for best freshness |
Best for: Home brewers of any experience level who want to add rich colour and roasted complexity to dark beer styles without investing in a grain mill.