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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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Gambrinus Munich Dark 30L Malt

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Rich, Robust Malt for Deep Color and Full Flavor Gambrinus Munich Dark 30L Malt is a specialty malt perfect for adding depth, richness, and complex...

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Admiral Midway Malt | California-Grown Organic Munich Barley

Admiral Maltings
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Admiral Midway Malt | Versatile Pale Malt | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag Admiral Midway Malt is a premium, California-grown pale malt from Admiral Maltings...

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Weyermann® CARAAROMA® Malt

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Deep Dark Caramel Character with Roasted Nut and Dried Fruit Notes Weyermann® CARAAROMA® Malt is a highly aromatic German caramel malt that brings ...

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Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L)

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Bold and Intensely Sweet Specialty Malt for Richer Beers Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L) is a robust specialty malt designed to ...

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Admiral Capay Rye | California-Grown Rye Malt

Admiral Maltings
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Admiral Capay Rye Malt | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag Admiral's Capay Rye Malt is a flavorful, earthy malt produced from 100% California-grown rye. Known f...

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 Malt

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 Malt for Smooth Dark ColorWeyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 is a roasted malt for brewers who want deep color and a moderate roas...

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Simpsons Caramalt

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Sweet, Caramel-Flavored Malt for Added Body and Smoothness Simpsons Caramalt is a versatile specialty malt that brings a sweet, caramelized flavor ...

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Rahr Dextrin Malt

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Specialty Malt for Enhanced Body and Head Retention Rahr Dextrin Malt is a specialty malt designed to enhance the body, mouthfeel, and head retenti...

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Crisp Caramalt

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Crisp Caramalt, a premium product from Crisp Malting Group, is a specialty malt that adds sweetness, body, and a delightful caramel character to yo...

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Crisp Amber Malt

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Crisp Amber Malt, a product of Crisp Malting Group, is a rich and flavorful specialty malt that brings depth and character to your brews. Crafted w...

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BestMalz Acidulated Malt

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Naturally Adjust Your Mash pH with BestMalz Acidulated Malt BestMalz Acidulated Malt is an excellent tool for brewers looking to naturally adjust t...

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Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt

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Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt is a German wheat malt made for brewers who want the soft texture and head retention of wheat...

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Weyermann® Chocolate Wheat Malt

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Weyermann® Chocolate Wheat Malt, a premium specialty malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a distinctive malt that brings a rich chocolate flavo...

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 Malt (Dehusked)

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 for Smooth Roast with Less HarshnessWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 is the dehusked version of CARAFA®, designe...

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Simpsons Brown (Coffee) Malt

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Roasty, Nutty Specialty Malt for Unique Coffee-Like Flavor Simpsons Brown (Coffee) Malt is a distinctive specialty malt that brings rich, roasted f...

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Weyermann® Special W® Malt

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Weyermann® Special W® Malt Weyermann® Special W® is a deeply kilned German caramel malt made for brewers chasing layered dark-fruit malt character ...

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Weyermann® Roasted Barley

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Weyermann® Roasted Barley for Dark Color and Assertive Roast CharacterWeyermann® Roasted Barley is for brewers who want unmistakable dark-grain cha...

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Simpsons Aromatic Malt

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Intensely Malty Specialty Malt for Rich Aroma and Flavor Simpsons Aromatic Malt is a highly flavorful specialty malt designed to enhance the malt a...

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Gambrinus Honey Malted Oats

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Sweet, Smooth, and Unique Specialty Malt for Enhanced Mouthfeel Gambrinus Honey Malted Oats are a premium, specialty grain offering that brings a u...

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Flaked Rye

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Flaked Rye : Perfect for Adding Spice and Body to Your Brews Flaked Rye is an excellent choice for brewers looking to enhance the flavor, mouthfeel...

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Briess American Honey Malt

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Sweet Honey-Like Aroma and Flavor with Smooth, Malty Depth Richly Kilned for Color, Aroma, and Residual Sweetness Briess American Honey Malt is a r...

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 2 Malt

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Weyermann Carafa Type 2, crafted by the esteemed Weyermann Malting Company, enhances beer with deep color and complex roasted flavors. This dehuske...

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Crisp Dextrin Malt

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Product Description: Elevate the quality of your brews with Crisp Dextrin Malt, a premium specialty malt designed to enhance body, mouthfeel, and h...

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Admiral It's the Chit! | California-Grown Organic Chit Malt

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Admiral It's the Chit! Malt - Ideal for Body & Head Retention Admiral It's the Chit! Malt is a specialty chit malt designed to add body, mouthf...

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