Briess Victory Malt 50 lb Crushed

Briess Victory Malt is a specialty malt renowned for its distinctive toasted, nutty character and rich golden brown color contribution. Carefully kilned to develop deep malt flavor without caramelization, this malt delivers notes of toasted bread, biscuit, roasted nuts, and cracker like complexity. Its unique flavor profile makes it a popular choice for brewers looking to enhance malt depth and add a dry, toasty character to a wide range of beer styles.

In the brewing process, Victory Malt contributes malt complexity, color, and aroma while maintaining a relatively dry finish. Unlike crystal malts, it does not add significant sweetness or residual body. It is commonly used in Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, Bocks, Scottish Ales, Red Ales, and numerous specialty beer styles. Small additions can add subtle biscuit notes, while higher percentages create a pronounced toasted malt character.

What makes Briess Victory Malt unique compared to Biscuit malts is its more pronounced nutty character and richer toasted flavor. While many biscuit malts emphasize dry cracker and baked bread notes, Victory Malt develops layers of toasted nuts, bread crust, and lightly roasted grain. Compared to Special Roast Malt, Victory Malt provides a cleaner, drier toast character without the tangy, sourdough notes that make Special Roast distinctive. This makes Victory Malt an excellent choice when brewers want to enhance malt complexity while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Because Victory Malt is highly kilned, it contributes flavor and color rather than enzymatic power and should be used alongside a suitable base malt for proper conversion of starches.

Usage Rate: Typically 3 - 15% of the grist

• 3 - 5%: Subtle biscuit and nutty complexity
• 5 - 10%: Noticeable toasted bread and roasted nut character
• 10 - 15%: Pronounced malt richness and deep toast flavors

Color (Lovibond): 25°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Toasted bread, biscuit, roasted nuts, cracker, bread crust, dry toast

Briess Victory Malt is an excellent choice for brewers seeking to add rich toasted malt flavor, nutty complexity, and enhanced aroma without the sweetness of crystal malts. Its distinctive character makes it a versatile ingredient for creating depth and balance in both traditional and modern beer styles.