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Briess Chocolate Malt

by Briess
$0.20 - $87.18
$0.20
$0.20 - $87.18
$0.20

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:

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Deep Roast, Rich Color, Classic Chocolate Flavor

Briess Chocolate Malt is a roasted specialty grain that brings depth and complexity to dark beer styles. Despite the name, it doesn’t contribute sweetness like actual chocolate — instead, it imparts rich cocoa, subtle coffee, and roasted flavors that balance well with malt sweetness or hop bitterness. At 350° Lovibond, this malt delivers a deep mahogany to nearly black color, making it ideal for color correction or as a featured component in Porters, Stouts, Brown Ales, and other dark styles.

What sets Briess Chocolate Malt apart is its smooth roast character. It’s roasted using a proprietary drum process that gives it a cleaner flavor than higher-temp roasted grains like Black Patent Malt. This makes it especially useful for brewers who want roasted notes without excessive bitterness or harshness. It can be used at low percentages for subtle enhancement or up to 10% for a more pronounced roasted punch.

Flavor & Color Contributions:

  • Color: 350 SRM – contributes deep brown to near-black hues
  • Flavor: Smooth roasted cocoa, light coffee, touch of dryness
  • Aroma: Chocolate-forward roast with light earthy undertones

Usage Recommendations:

  • Usage Rate: 1–10% of grist
  • Beer Styles: Porters, Stouts, Brown Ales, Dunkels, Schwarzbier, and other dark ales and lagers
  • Color Adjustment: Use 1–2% in lighter styles for color without dominant roast flavor

Grain Specifications:

  • SRM (Color): 350°L
  • Moisture: 5.5% Max
  • Extract (DBFG): ~70%
  • Grain Type: Roasted Malt
  • Origin: USA

Why Choose Briess Chocolate Malt?

Briess is a respected name in American malting, and their Chocolate Malt showcases why. It offers a mellow roast flavor with minimal astringency, thanks to their precision roasting techniques. Brewers love it for its ability to provide both flavor and visual appeal in dark beer recipes. Whether you're fine-tuning the color of an Amber Ale or building the bold roast profile of a Russian Imperial Stout, this malt delivers balance and versatility.

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.