• Crushed malted grain in a bag
  • Chit Malt - 1kg Crushed key facts: 1kg bag, supplied crushed, use up to 10% of the grist, speciality malt, not a base malt
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Chit Malt - 1kg Crushed

Chit Malt - 1kg Crushed

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Chit malt is a barely malted barley from Crisp: it is steeped like normal malt but kilned after only a very short germination. Added in small amounts, it improves foam, head retention and mouthfeel - especially in lagers. This 1kg bag comes crushed.

Key features

  • Rich in high molecular weight proteins that build a stable foam and better head retention
  • Adds mouthfeel and body
  • Very light in colour, so it will not darken pale beers
  • More friable than raw barley, so it mills and mashes easily
  • Supplied crushed and ready to mash

Specs

  • Weight: 1kg, crushed
  • Type: speciality malt (not a base malt)
  • Colour: very pale
  • Diastatic power: low
  • Typical use: up to 10% of the grist
  • Great in: lagers, pilsners, pale ales and IPAs

How to use

Mash it alongside a base malt such as Lager (Pilsner) Malt or Maris Otter, using up to 10% of the grist. Its own enzyme power is low, so it relies on the base malt for conversion.

Who it's for

All-grain brewers chasing a crisp lager with a lasting white head, or anyone whose beers lose their foam too quickly.

Related malts

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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chit malt as a base malt?

No. It has low diastatic power and is a speciality malt, so mash it with a base malt and keep it to around 10% of the grist.

What does chit malt do?

Its high molecular weight proteins improve foam stability, head retention and mouthfeel. Crisp recommends it especially for lagers.

Is it crushed?

Yes, this 1kg bag is supplied crushed and ready to mash.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place and use it reasonably soon, as crushed malt is best fresh.