Crafted from locally grown Winter barley, our Roast Barley undergoes a rigorous roasting process without being steeped to achieve its deep, near-black colour and powerful, distinctive character that is the hallmark of classic dark beers.
Versatile in application, use Roast Barley to create a spectrum of hues, from deep red mahogany to jet black, depending on the inclusion rate. On the palate, an unrivalled roast intensity dominates, reminiscent of strong French espresso and smoky, barbecue coals. A robust bitterness, combined with the flavours of freshly cooked breakfast toast, underlies this assertive profile. Beneath this, subtle sweetness emerges, with notes of black treacle, caramelised sugar, and muscovado sugar.
Deeper still, flavours of hazelnut, rich dark chocolate, and dried prunes, raisins and dates along with hints of maple syrup and rye bread, create a complex and satisfying finish.
The chart below shows a comparison of characteristics across our patent malt varieties. You can toggle visibility on specific varieties by clicking on malt in the key below.
IOB | EBC | ASBC | |
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Max Moisture | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
Min Extract (Dry basis) |
260L°/kg | 69.0% | 69.0% |
Colour | 1200°EBC | 1350°EBC | 600°SRM |
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Crafted from locally grown Winter barley, our Roast Barley undergoes a rigorous roasting process without being steeped to achieve its deep, near-black colour and powerful, distinctive character that is the hallmark of classic dark beers.
Versatile in application, use Roast Barley to create a spectrum of hues, from deep red mahogany to jet black, depending on the inclusion rate. On the palate, an unrivalled roast intensity dominates, reminiscent of strong French espresso and smoky, barbecue coals. A robust bitterness, combined with the flavours of freshly cooked breakfast toast, underlies this assertive profile. Beneath this, subtle sweetness emerges, with notes of black treacle, caramelised sugar, and muscovado sugar.
Deeper still, flavours of hazelnut, rich dark chocolate, and dried prunes, raisins and dates along with hints of maple syrup and rye bread, create a complex and satisfying finish.
Download a PDF chart of the sensory characteristics for this malt.
IOB | EBC | ASBC | |
---|---|---|---|
Max Moisture | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
Min Extract (Dry basis) |
260L°/kg | 69.0% | 69.0% |
Colour | 1200°EBC | 1350°EBC | 600°SRM |
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French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
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French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG