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Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt - 55 lb. Sack

Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt - 55 lb. Sack

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Gambrinus ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Malt, a premium offering from Gambrinus Malting Corporation, is a specialty malt that elevates the malt profile, color, and body of your brews. Crafted with precision and expertise, this malt is designed to impart a rich and complex character, making it an excellent choice for a variety of beer styles, especially those seeking a malt-forward profile.

Produced from high-quality 2-row spring barley, Gambrinus ESB Malt undergoes a specialized malting process to achieve its unique characteristics. With a Lovibond color typically ranging from 30L to 40L, this malt imparts a warm amber hue to the beer, creating visual appeal and indicating its role in creating a range of ales, including Extra Special Bitters.

The flavor profile of Gambrinus ESB Malt is characterized by a robust, toasty maltiness with notes of biscuit and caramel. It adds a layer of complexity and sweetness to the beer, making it an ideal choice for styles that benefit from a malt-forward profile, such as ESBs, amber ales, and traditional English beers.

As a specialty malt, Gambrinus ESB Malt allows brewers to experiment with different quantities to achieve varying levels of maltiness and color intensity in their beers. Whether used in smaller amounts for subtle undertones or as a significant contributor to the malt bill, this malt provides creative possibilities and versatility.

In the brewing process, the rich and toasty flavors from Gambrinus ESB Malt are transferred to the beer, creating a satisfying and flavorful profile. Brewers can use this malt to add depth and richness to their brews, contributing to a well-balanced and nuanced final product.

Elevate your brewing endeavors with Gambrinus ESB Malt, and let the expertise of Gambrinus Malting Corporation shine through in every sip of your meticulously crafted beer. Add a touch of richness, toasty maltiness, and complexity to your brews with this exceptional specialty malt.

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Grain Specifications

Grain: Barley

Intended Use: Base Malt

Flavor/Aroma: Our ‘Extra Special British’ Pale malt is malted for brewers seeking the unique flavor imparted by British Pale Malt. Gambrinus has modified its malting process to give you a distinctive malt traditionally found only on the British Isles. As you’d expect from the name, our ESB Pale Malt is ideal for authentic English-style bitter, pale ale, and IPA. With its robust bread, cereal, caramel, grain, honey, and nutty flavors, it also makes a great base for full-flavored styles like Scottish ales, Imperial IPA, American strong ale, old ale, or barley wine.

Maximum Volume: Up to 100%

Lovibond: 2.6 - 4.0

Country of Origin: Canada

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