Gambrinus Honey Malt
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Grain Specifications:
Maltster: Gambrinus
Grain Type: Specialty Grains & Malts
Lovibond: 20 - 30
Category: Barley
Notes: Honey, bread crust, toast, pretzel, grain, tartness
Sweet and Rich Specialty Malt for Unique Flavor Profiles
Gambrinus Honey Malt is a distinctive specialty malt renowned for its rich, honey-like sweetness and smooth, full-bodied character. Produced by the Gambrinus Malting Corporation in Canada, this malt offers an exceptional flavor profile that sets it apart from other specialty grains. Honey Malt is perfect for brewers looking to add a layer of sweetness and complexity to their beers, making it ideal for a wide range of beer styles that benefit from enhanced malt character.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
As the name suggests, Gambrinus Honey Malt imparts a pronounced honey-like sweetness with hints of caramel and toffee. The malt's unique kilning process enhances its complex flavors, resulting in a smooth, sweet malt with a soft, pleasant aroma. Honey Malt also contributes a rich, golden to amber color to the beer, adding both visual appeal and depth of flavor. Its sweetness is intense yet balanced, making it an excellent choice for creating beers with a fuller mouthfeel and richer body.
Typical Usage
Gambrinus Honey Malt is most often used in small quantities (up to 20% of the total grain bill) due to its strong flavor impact. It is commonly added to enhance the malt character in a variety of beer styles, including amber ales, lagers, pale ales, porters, and specialty beers. Brewers who want to achieve a pronounced malt sweetness without overwhelming other flavors will find Honey Malt to be the perfect addition.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for amber ales, lagers, pale ales, porters, Belgian ales, and specialty beers.
- Flavor Profile: Sweet honey-like flavors with notes of caramel and toffee.
- Color Contribution: Adds a rich golden to amber hue.
- Usage: Use up to 20% of the grain bill for balanced sweetness and complexity.