Briess Blonde RoastOat™ Malt 10 lb

Briess Blonde RoastOat® Malt 10 lb is a unique roasted oat malt that delivers rich malt complexity, smooth mouthfeel, and subtle roasted character without the intense bitterness associated with darker roasted grains. Produced from malted oats and carefully roasted to develop flavor while preserving drinkability, it contributes notes of toasted granola, nutty oats, light coffee, biscuit, and gentle cocoa. Its distinctive profile makes it an excellent choice for brewers looking to add depth, body, and complexity to both traditional and modern beer styles.

In the brewing process, Blonde RoastOat® Malt enhances mouthfeel and contributes a silky texture that oats are known for while adding layers of toasted flavor and color. It is particularly well suited for porters, stouts, brown ales, Scottish ales, amber ales, hazy IPAs, and specialty beers where brewers want a smooth roasted character without excessive roast intensity. The oat base also helps support body and head retention, creating a fuller and more rounded finished beer.

What makes Briess Blonde RoastOat® Malt unique compared to traditional roasted barley malts and roasted wheat malts is its combination of oat derived creaminess and restrained roast character. While roasted barley can contribute sharp coffee and burnt flavors, Blonde RoastOat® Malt delivers a smoother profile with nutty, toasted oat and cocoa notes. Compared to darker roasted specialty malts, it adds complexity and color without introducing significant bitterness or astringency, making it a versatile option for brewers seeking balance and drinkability.

Because it is a roasted specialty malt, Blonde RoastOat® Malt is used primarily for flavor, color, and mouthfeel enhancement rather than enzymatic contribution.

Usage Rate: Typically 3 - 15% of the grist

• 3 - 5%: Subtle toasted oat and nutty character
• 5 - 10%: Enhanced body with noticeable cocoa and biscuit notes
• 10 - 15%: Rich toasted complexity and fuller mouthfeel

Color (Lovibond): 4°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Toasted oats, granola, biscuit, cocoa, light coffee, nutty malt

Briess Blonde RoastOat® Malt is an excellent choice for brewers seeking to enhance body, improve mouthfeel, and add smooth toasted oat complexity. Its unique combination of oat character and gentle roasting provides depth and richness without the harshness often associated with darker roasted specialty malts.