EBC-Min 1.300
EBC-Max 1.400

BEST Black Malt eXtra

BEST Black Malt eXtra is the darkest malt from the BEST roasted malt line. The intensive roasting process produces color and aroma components that impart a black to jet-black color and a note of black coffee or strong espresso to the beer, depending on the amount used. Despite the use of BEST Black Malt eXtra, the beer foam will remain light.
For all beers for color intensification, for Schwarzbier, Bock, Alt, Starkbier, Porter as well as all other very dark to deep black specialty beers with intense roasted notes.
Coffee
Espresso

Specifications

Parameter Minimum Maximum Einheit
Moisture content 4.5 %
Extract fine grind, dry basis 65.0 %
Wort Color 1.300/ 490 1.400 / 529 EBC* / L*
* deviation +/- 10%

Remarks

All raw materials are tested for pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals and meet the requirements of VO (EG) 165/2010 and 396/2005.

All BEST malts are regularly tested for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Their nitrosamine content is below the permissible limit.

All BEST malts comply with VO (EG) No. 1829/2003, 1830/2003, 49/2000, 18/2001 and 50/2000. We work without irradiation and without genetically modified raw materials, ingredients or additives.

All BEST malts as well as their packaging are produced in strict compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety management system.

BEST malts comply with the German Purity Law.

The cultivation of the barley until the delivery of the malt is carried out in accordance with the regulation EC / 178/2002.

Use

For all beers for color intensification, for Schwarzbier, Bock, Alt, Starkbier, Porter as well as all other very dark to deep black specialty beers with intense roasted notes.

% of the grain bill

5%

Packaging

In bulk, sacks size 25 kg/55 lbs and 50 kg/110 lbs, super sacks size 500-1,000 kg/1,100-2,200 lbs. All of our malts are also available in crushed form on request.

Shelf life

At least 24 months if stored under cool (max. 20 °C/68 °F) and dry (max. 35 % RH) conditions.
For crushed malt: 12 months.

Service

Our specialists will be happy to advise you if you wish.

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