Weyermann® Abbey Malt
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Grain Specifications:
Maltster: Weyermann
Grain Type: Specialty Malt
Lovibond: 15.5 - 19.3
Category: Barley
Notes: Complex malt aroma with intense notes of biscuit and honey, nuts and chocolate
Specialty Malt for Rich, Malty Complexity
Weyermann® Abbey Malt is a high-quality specialty malt that adds rich malt character, complexity, and a beautiful deep color to your brews. Known for its aromatic profile with notes of bread, nuts, and dark caramel, this malt is perfect for enhancing the malt backbone of a wide range of beer styles. Its ability to impart layers of flavor makes it especially well-suited for darker, malt-forward beers.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Weyermann® Abbey Malt provides a robust malt sweetness with flavors of bread crust, caramel, and subtle roasted nuts. It contributes a deep amber to light brown color, enhancing the visual appeal of your brew while adding complexity to the malt profile. The malt’s rich and slightly sweet character adds depth without overpowering other ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a variety of brewing applications.
Typical Usage
Weyermann® Abbey Malt is often used in Belgian-style ales, abbey ales, dubbels, and bocks, but its versatility allows it to enhance many beer styles. It is typically used at 5-20% of the grain bill to impart deep color, complexity, and a rich malt character. The malt’s moderate Lovibond rating makes it suitable for both lighter and darker beer styles, providing balance and depth.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for Belgian ales, abbey ales, dubbels, bocks, and other malt-forward styles.
- Lovibond: ~17-22L
- Flavor Profile: Rich malt sweetness with notes of bread crust, caramel, and nuts.
- Usage: Typically used at 5-20% of the grain bill for added color, malt complexity, and depth.