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Castle Malting Château Café Malt

by Castle Malting
$0.18 - $89.99
$89.99
$0.18 - $89.99
$89.99

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: Castle Malting

  • Grain Type: Roasted Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 158.0 - 195.6

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Rich Coffee Aroma and Flavor for Dark Ales

Château Café is a specialty Belgian malt from Castle Malting, crafted to impart a distinct coffee character to your brews. Lightly kilned and then roasted at up to 220°C, this malt delivers a nutty, roasted coffee flavor and aroma, enhancing the complexity and depth of dark beers.

Key Features:

  • Moisture: Max 4.5%
  • Extract (dry basis): Min 75.5%
  • Wort Color: 420–520 EBC (158.1–195.6 Lovibond)
  • Flavor Profile: Nutty with distinct coffee notes
  • Usage Rate: Up to 10% of the grain bill

Brewing Applications:

  • Stouts
  • Porters
  • Scottish Ales
  • Dark Belgian-style beers
  • Brown Ales (for subtle coffee hints)

Storage and Shelf Life:

  • Store in a clean, cool (<22°C), and dry (<35% RH) environment
  • Whole kernel products: Use within 24 months from the date of manufacture
  • Milled products: Use within 3 months from the date of manufacture

Perfect for brewers seeking rich coffee character without astringency, Château Café malt delivers depth, complexity, and unmistakable roasted aroma in every batch.

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.