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Briess Briess Midnight Wheat Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Briess Midnight Wheat Malt

by Briess
$0.23 - $98.99
$0.23
$0.23 - $98.99
$0.23

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: Briess

  • Grain Type: Roasted Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 550

  • Category: Wheat

  • Notes:

Briess Midnight Wheat Malt for Deep Color with a Smoother Roast Edge

Briess Midnight Wheat Malt is a dark roasted wheat malt used when brewers want very deep color without as much harshness as some traditional dark barley malts can bring. It is especially useful in black IPA, schwarzbier, porter, stout, and other styles where color matters, but the beer still needs to stay relatively polished and drinkable.

Because it is wheat-based, Midnight Wheat is often chosen when brewers want black color and restrained roast rather than a sharp burnt edge. That makes it a practical tool in recipes where hops, fermentation character, or overall balance should remain more visible than they would with a heavier-handed dark grain.

What It Contributes

  • Color: Very high darkening power with relatively small additions
  • Flavor: Mild roast and cocoa-like notes rather than a harsh burnt bite
  • Use case: Helpful when color matters more than aggressive roast

Best Brewing Fits

Midnight Wheat is especially useful in black IPA, dark lager, porter, and stout recipes that need smoother dark-malt support. It can also be used as a focused color adjustment grain when the brewer wants to darken the beer without dragging in too much harsh bitterness.

If your goal is dark color first and harsh roast last, Briess Midnight Wheat Malt is one of the more useful specialty grains to keep around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.