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Specialty Grains

Specialty Grains for Flavor, Color, Body, and Texture

Specialty grains are the recipe-shaping grains. They usually make up a smaller part of the grain bill than base malt, but they have a large effect on the finished beer. Use them to add caramel sweetness, biscuit, toast, roast, chocolate, coffee, smoke, grainy dryness, haze, foam, or richer mouthfeel.

If you are building from a recipe, start with the exact malt name when possible. If you are designing your own beer, shop by the effect you want: caramel and crystal for sweetness and color, toasted malts for breadcrust and biscuit, roasted grains for dark beer character, and flaked or unmalted grains for body and texture.

Specialty grains can get intense quickly. Check the product page for style fit, flavor contribution, and usage guidance before making large substitutions.

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 3 (dehusked)

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 3, a premium roasted malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a specialty malt that imparts an intense ebony color,...

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Crisp Brown Malt

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Crisp Brown Malt, a product of Crisp Malting Group, is a specialty malt that adds a rich and complex character to your brews. Crafted with precisio...

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 1 Malt

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 1 Malt for Amber Malt RichnessWeyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 1 is a classic caramel malt for brewers who want deeper amber...

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Briess Roasted Barley

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Briess Roasted Barley for Classic Roast Character in Stouts and PortersBriess Roasted Barley is unmalted barley roasted to deliver the firm coffee-...

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 (dehusked)

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2, a premium roasted malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a specialty malt that imparts a deep ebony color, ric...

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Simpsons DRC® Malt | Double Roasted Crystal Malt

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Rich, Complex Specialty Malt for Deep Flavor and Color Simpsons DRC® (Double Roasted Crystal) Malt is a unique and bold specialty malt designed to ...

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 2 Malt

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 2, an exquisite caramel malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a specialty malt that imparts a deep mahogany color, a...

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 Malt

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Weyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 Malt for Darker Caramel IntensityWeyermann® CARAMUNICH® Type 3 is a darker, richer caramel malt for brewers who want ...

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Simpsons Crystal Light Malt (36-43L)

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Delicate Caramel Sweetness for Balanced Beers Simpsons Crystal Light Malt (36.2-42.9L) is a specialty malt designed to bring subtle caramel sweetne...

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Crisp Flaked Rice (Torrefied)

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Enhance Your Beers with Crisp Flaked Rice (Torrefied) Crisp Flaked Rice, also known as Torrefied Rice, is a premium adjunct from Crisp Malt that br...

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Simpsons Roasted Barley

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Simpsons Roasted Barley – Intense Roast & Deep Black Color Traditional Unmalted Grain for Irish‑Style Stouts & Robust Dark Beers Simpsons R...

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Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (63-72L)

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Balanced Caramel Sweetness for Versatile Brewing Simpsons Crystal Medium Malt (63-72L) is a versatile specialty malt that brings balanced caramel s...

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French & Jupps Standard Crystal Malt (formerly Crisp Crystal 60L)

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Deep Caramel Richness with Fruity Depth and a Ruby Hue Classic English Crystal Malt Reimagined by French & Jupps French & Jupps Standard Cr...

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Weyermann® CARAHELL® Malt

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Weyermann® CARAHELL® Malt for Light Caramel and Rounder Malt BodyWeyermann® CARAHELL® is a lighter caramel malt for brewers who want more body, smo...

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Simpsons Chocolate Malt

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Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt is a robust specialty malt designed to bring deep, rich c...

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BestMalz Chit Malt

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Perfect for Boosting Foam Retention and Mouthfeel BestMalz Chit Malt, a lightly kilned, under-modified malt from Germany, is designed to improve fo...

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Weyermann® Chocolate Rye Malt

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Weyermann® Chocolate Rye Malt, a premium specialty malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a distinctive malt that adds depth, color, and a unique...

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Crisp Roasted Barley

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Crisp Roasted Barley for Stouts, Porters, and Dark Ales Crisp Roasted Barley is a heavily roasted English barley used when a recipe needs firm roas...

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Admiral Yolo Gold Malt | California-Grown Wheat

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Admiral Yolo Gold Wheat Malt | Premium Wheat Malt | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag Admiral Yolo Gold Wheat Malt is a premium wheat malt crafted from high-qua...

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Dingemans Aromatic Malt

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Amplify Your Beer's Malt Profile with Dingemans Aromatic Malt Dingemans Aromatic Malt is a specialty malt known for its ability to intensify the ma...

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Briess Midnight Wheat Malt

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Briess Midnight Wheat Malt for Deep Color with a Smoother Roast EdgeBriess Midnight Wheat Malt is a dark roasted wheat malt used when brewers want ...

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Simpsons Munich Malt

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Simpsons Munich Malt, a premium offering from Simpsons Malt Ltd., is a specialty malt that brings a rich malty sweetness and a deep amber color to ...

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Crisp Torrefied Wheat

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Crisp Torrefied Wheat, a specialty malt from Crisp Malting Group, is a unique brewing ingredient that brings lightness, body, and improved mouthfee...

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Simpsons Black (Patent) Malt

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Dark, Roasty Specialty Malt for Deep Color and Bold Flavor Simpsons Black Malt is a specialty malt that adds intense roasted flavors and a deep, da...

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