Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt
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Grain Specifications:
Maltster: Weyermann
Grain Type: Specialty Malt
Lovibond: 6.1 - 8.0
Category: Wheat
Notes: Bread, nut, pastry, honey, toffee and caramel notes
Weyermann® Dark Wheat, a distinguished specialty malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a rich and flavorful malt that imparts deep color, robust maltiness, and complex wheat character to your brews. Crafted with precision and expertise, this malt is designed to contribute to a well-rounded malt profile, offering versatility across a range of beer styles.
Produced through Weyermann's specialized malting process, Weyermann® Dark Wheat delivers a Lovibond color typically ranging from 8L to 12L, resulting in a dark amber to light brown hue in the beer. This visually appealing malt is particularly well-suited for styles such as Dunkelweizens, Bocks, and other dark beers that benefit from a combination of wheat smoothness and dark malt complexity.
The flavor profile of Weyermann® Dark Wheat is characterized by a rich maltiness with subtle bread and toasty notes, complemented by the unique wheat character. It adds body and mouthfeel, making it an excellent choice for styles that seek a well-balanced malt profile with a darker, malt-forward character enhanced by the smoothness of wheat.
As a specialty malt with wheat influence, Weyermann® Dark Wheat allows brewers to experiment with different quantities to achieve varying levels of maltiness and wheat complexity in their beers. Whether used in smaller amounts for nuanced undertones or as a significant contributor to the malt bill, this malt provides creative possibilities and versatility.
In the brewing process, the dark amber to light brown color and rich maltiness from Weyermann® Dark Wheat are transferred to the beer, creating a satisfying and flavorful profile. Brewers can use this malt to enhance the malt character and add a robust maltiness with the distinct wheat smoothness to their Dunkelweizens, Bocks, and other dark beer styles, contributing to a well-balanced and nuanced final product.
Elevate your brewing endeavors with Weyermann® Dark Wheat, and let the expertise of Weyermann® Malting Company shine through in every sip of your meticulously crafted beers. Add deep color, robust maltiness, and complex wheat character to your brews with this exceptional specialty malt.