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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BestMalz Red X® Malt
BestMalzBestMalz Red X Malt for Red Beer Color and Malt Depth BestMalz Red X Malt is a German specialty malt built for brewers who want reliable red color ...
View full detailsSimpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L)
SimpsonsRich Caramel Malt for Full-Bodied Beers Simpsons Crystal Dark Medium Malt (72.1 - 85.0°L) is a flavorful specialty malt designed to bring a deep ca...
View full detailsSimpsons Brown (Coffee) Malt
SimpsonsRoasty, Nutty Specialty Malt for Unique Coffee-Like Flavor Simpsons Brown (Coffee) Malt is a distinctive specialty malt that brings rich, roasted f...
View full detailsSake Rice - Yamada Nishiki 60% Polished
SoCal Brewing SupplyYamada Nishiki Sake Rice – 60% Seimai Buai Looking for premium Japanese sake rice for sale? Our Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice with a 60% seimai buai is ...
View full detailsWeyermann® Oak Smoked Wheat Malt
Weyermann5.0 / 5.0
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Weyermann® Oak Smoked Wheat Malt Weyermann® Oak Smoked Wheat Malt is a distinctive German smoked wheat malt made from wheat that is gently smoked o...
View full detailsWeyermann® Dark Wheat Malt
WeyermannWeyermann® 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...
View full detailsSake Rice - Yamada Nishiki 50% Polished
SoCal Brewing Supply5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice – 50% Seimai Buai Looking for ultra-premium sake rice for sale? Our Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice with a 50% seimai buai is a f...
View full detailsWeyermann® Chocolate Wheat Malt
Weyermann5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Weyermann® Chocolate Wheat Malt, a premium specialty malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a distinctive malt that brings a rich chocolate flavo...
View full detailsGambrinus Munich Dark 30L Malt
Gambrinus4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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...
View full detailsFlaked Rye
SoCal Brewing SupplyFlaked Rye for Brewing Flaked rye is an unmalted brewing adjunct used when a beer needs rye spice, a fuller texture, and a more expressive grain ch...
View full detailsBriess American Honey Malt
BriessSweet Honey-Like Aroma and Flavor with Smooth, Malty Depth Richly Kilned for Color, Aroma, and Residual Sweetness Briess American Honey Malt is a r...
View full detailsWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 Malt (Dehusked)
WeyermannWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 for Smooth Roast with Less HarshnessWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 is the dehusked version of CARAFA®, designe...
View full detailsWeyermann® CARAAROMA® Malt
WeyermannDeep Dark Caramel Character with Roasted Nut and Dried Fruit Notes Weyermann® CARAAROMA® Malt is a highly aromatic German caramel malt that brings ...
View full detailsSimpsons Crystal Extra Dark Malt (169.3 - 188.1°L)
SimpsonsBold 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 ...
View full detailsCrisp Caramalt
CrispCrisp Caramalt for Light Caramel Sweetness Crisp Caramalt is a light caramel-style brewing malt for adding gentle sweetness, soft body, and golden ...
View full detailsSimpsons Caramalt
SimpsonsSweet, Caramel-Flavored Malt for Added Body and Smoothness Simpsons Caramalt is a versatile specialty malt that brings a sweet, caramelized flavor ...
View full detailsWeyermann® Special W® Malt
WeyermannWeyermann® Special W® Malt Weyermann® Special W® is a deeply kilned German caramel malt made for brewers chasing layered dark-fruit malt character ...
View full detailsWeyermann® CARAFA® Type 1 Malt
WeyermannWeyermann® 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...
View full detailsGambrinus Honey Malted Oats
GambrinusSweet, Smooth, and Unique Specialty Malt for Enhanced Mouthfeel Gambrinus Honey Malted Oats are a premium, specialty grain offering that brings a u...
View full detailsCrisp Amber Malt
Crisp4.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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...
View full detailsBestMalz Acidulated Malt
BestMalzNaturally Adjust Your Mash pH with BestMalz Acidulated Malt BestMalz Acidulated Malt is an excellent tool for brewers looking to naturally adjust t...
View full detailsFonio Grain
SoCal Brewing SupplyA Unique Ancient Grain with Modern Brewing Potential Fonio is an ancient West African grain gaining popularity for its versatility in brewing. With...
View full detailsWeyermann® CARARYE® Malt
WeyermannWeyermann® CARARYE® Malt for Caramel Depth with a Rye EdgeWeyermann® CARARYE® is a specialty rye malt for brewers who want more than plain rye char...
View full detailsWeyermann® CARAFA® Type 2 Malt
WeyermannWeyermann 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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