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® 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 detailsSimpsons Red Rye Crystal Malt
Simpsons4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Add Spice and Color to Your Brew with Simpsons Red Rye Crystal Malt Simpsons Red Rye Crystal Malt is a specialty malt that brings a distinctive spi...
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 Crystal Dark Malt (94-107°L)
SimpsonsRich, Caramel Specialty Malt for Deep Flavor and Color Simpsons Crystal Dark Malt (94.3-107.5°L) is a flavorful specialty malt known for imparting ...
View full detailsBriess Cherrywood Smoked Malt
Briess5.0 / 5.0
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Sweet, Smooth Smoke with a Fruity Twist Briess Cherrywood Smoked Malt is a distinctive specialty malt produced using cherry wood smoke to impart a ...
View full detailsAdmiral Midway Malt | California-Grown Organic Munich Barley
Admiral MaltingsAdmiral Midway Malt | Versatile Pale Malt | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag Admiral Midway Malt is a premium, California-grown pale malt from Admiral Maltings...
View full detailsAdmiral Capay Rye | California-Grown Rye Malt
Admiral MaltingsAdmiral 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...
View full detailsBestMalz 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 Malted Oats
SimpsonsAdd exceptional smoothness and creamy texture to your brews with Simpsons Malted Oats. This premium malt from Simpsons Malt is specifically designe...
View full detailsGambrinus Munich Dark 30L Malt
Gambrinus4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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 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 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 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 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 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 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® 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 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 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 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 detailsRahr Dextrin Malt
RahrSpecialty Malt for Enhanced Body and Head Retention Rahr Dextrin Malt is a specialty malt designed to enhance the body, mouthfeel, and head retenti...
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...
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