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Gambrinus Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt

by Gambrinus
$0.15 - $74.99
$74.99
$0.15
$0.15 - $62.24
$0.15

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: Gambrinus

  • Grain Type: Base Malts

  • Lovibond: 2.6 - 4.0

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes: Robust bread, cereal, caramel, grain, honey, nutty

Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt, a premium offering from Gambrinus Malting Corporation, is a specialty malt that elevates the malt profile, color, and body of your brews. Crafted with precision and expertise, this malt is designed to impart a rich and complex character, making it an excellent choice for a variety of beer styles, especially those seeking a malt-forward profile.

Produced from high-quality 2-row spring barley, Gambrinus ESB Malt undergoes a specialized malting process to achieve its unique characteristics. With a Lovibond color typically ranging from 30L to 40L, this malt imparts a warm amber hue to the beer, creating visual appeal and indicating its role in creating a range of ales, including Extra Special Bitters.

The flavor profile of Gambrinus ESB Malt is characterized by a robust, toasty maltiness with notes of biscuit and caramel. It adds a layer of complexity and sweetness to the beer, making it an ideal choice for styles that benefit from a malt-forward profile, such as ESBs, amber ales, and traditional English beers.

As a specialty malt, Gambrinus ESB Malt allows brewers to experiment with different quantities to achieve varying levels of maltiness and color intensity in their beers. Whether used in smaller amounts for subtle undertones or as a significant contributor to the malt bill, this malt provides creative possibilities and versatility.

In the brewing process, the rich and toasty flavors from Gambrinus ESB Malt are transferred to the beer, creating a satisfying and flavorful profile. Brewers can use this malt to add depth and richness to their brews, contributing to a well-balanced and nuanced final product.

Elevate your brewing endeavors with Gambrinus ESB Malt, and let the expertise of Gambrinus Malting Corporation shine through in every sip of your meticulously crafted beer. Add a touch of richness, toasty maltiness, and complexity to your brews with this exceptional specialty malt.

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.