Briess Special Roast Malt 1 lb

Briess Special Roast Malt is a unique specialty malt known for its distinctive tangy, toasted flavor profile and rich amber color contribution. Produced through a proprietary roasting process, this malt develops complex flavors of toasted sourdough bread, biscuit, honey, light caramel, and subtle dried fruit. Its distinctive character makes it a favorite among brewers looking to add depth, complexity, and a signature malt note that cannot be easily replicated with other specialty malts.

In the brewing process, Special Roast Malt enhances malt aroma, body, and flavor while contributing a warm amber to reddish hue. It is particularly effective in Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Irish Red Ales, Scottish Ales, Belgian Ales, Porters, and specialty lagers. Even at modest usage rates, it can add noticeable complexity and a unique toasted character that helps beers stand out.

What makes Briess Special Roast Malt unique compared to traditional biscuit and caramel malts is its characteristic tangy, sourdough-like flavor. While Biscuit Malt emphasizes dry cracker and toasted bread notes, and Caramel Malts contribute sweetness and toffee flavors, Special Roast Malt delivers a combination of toasted bread crust, subtle tartness, and rich malt complexity. The result is a distinctive flavor profile that enhances malt centered beers without adding significant residual sweetness. Brewers often use it to create greater depth and complexity in recipes where standard specialty malts may seem one-dimensional.

Because it is a highly kilned specialty malt, it contributes flavor and color rather than enzymatic power and should be used alongside a quality base malt for conversion.

Usage Rate: Typically 3 - 10% of the grist

• 3 - 5%: Subtle toasted bread and biscuit complexity
• 5 - 8%: Noticeable tangy sourdough and rich malt character
• 8 - 10%: Pronounced sourdough tang flavor with deep malt complexity

Color (Lovibond): 50°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Toasted sourdough bread, biscuit, honey, light caramel, toasted nuts, subtle dried fruit

Briess Special Roast Malt is an excellent choice for brewers seeking to add unique malt complexity, rich toasted flavors, and a distinctive tangy character to their beer. Its signature sourdough profile and versatile flavor contribution make it a standout specialty malt for both traditional and innovative craft beer recipes.