Malt
Amber malt
A historic British roasted malt giving dry toast and biscuit, used in porter and old ale.
What it does
Kilned speciality malt. Base-style malt kilned harder for colour and toasty, bready or biscuity flavour, usually with reduced enzyme activity.
A traditional British roasted malt, historically important in porter before the patent malt process existed.
Specification
| Colour | 20–35°L |
|---|---|
| Grain | barley |
| Enzyme activity | none — needs a base malt to convert it. |
| Fermentability | low |
| Typical share of grist | 3–15% |
| Flavour | toast, dry biscuit, light coffee |