Briess Blackprinz Malt 50 lb Crushed

Briess Blackprinz® Malt 50 lb Crushed is a dehusked roasted barley malt designed to provide deep color and smooth roasted character without the bitterness, astringency, or harshness often associated with traditional black malts. By removing the husk prior to roasting, Briess creates a highly versatile specialty malt that delivers rich color and subtle roast complexity while maintaining a clean, balanced flavor profile. It is an excellent choice for brewers seeking dark color without overwhelming roasted flavors.

In the brewing process, Blackprinz® Malt contributes deep brown to jet black color along with smooth notes of cocoa, dark chocolate, and mild coffee. Its restrained roast profile makes it particularly useful in Black IPAs, Schwarzbiers, dark lagers, porters, stouts, and specialty ales where color is desired but aggressive roast character would detract from hop, malt, or yeast expression. The dehusked process also helps reduce acrid flavors and mash astringency.

What makes Briess Blackprinz® Malt unique compared to traditional Black Malt is its dehusked construction. While conventional black malts can contribute sharp roast, burnt flavors, and tannic bitterness from the husk, Blackprinz® provides a much smoother and cleaner profile. Compared to Briess Midnight Wheat® Malt, Blackprinz® offers slightly more roasted character and dark chocolate complexity, while Midnight Wheat® is often chosen when the goal is maximum color contribution with the least possible flavor impact. Brewers frequently select Blackprinz® when they want a balance between color and smooth roast flavor.

Usage Rate: Typically 1 - 10% of the grist

• 1 - 3%: Significant color adjustment with minimal roast flavor
• 3 - 6%: Deep color with smooth chocolate and coffee notes
• 6 - 10%: Pronounced dark malt character without harsh bitterness

Color (Lovibond): 500°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, cocoa, mild coffee, toasted grain, smooth roast

Briess Blackprinz® Malt is an ideal choice for brewers looking to achieve intense dark color and refined roasted complexity without the bitterness and astringency of traditional black malts. Its smooth flavor profile makes it especially valuable in modern dark beer styles where balance and drinkability are priorities.