• Distillers Malt - 1kg - uncrushed malted grain
  • Golden Promise - 1kg key facts: pale ale base malt, pack size 1kg, colour 5.0-7.5 EBC
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Golden Promise - 1kg

Golden Promise - 1kg

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Golden Promise is a heritage Scottish spring barley malt from Thomas Fawcett, with a soft, sweet character and full body. It is often compared with Maris Otter, and works as the only malt in a recipe or as the base for hop-forward beers.

Why brewers choose it

  • Soft, sweet and lightly nutty malt flavour
  • Full body that balances a strong hop character
  • High enzyme content, so it converts itself and speciality malts
  • A heritage variety, first recommended for growing in Scotland in 1968 and now grown under contract

Specifications

  • Maltster: Thomas Fawcett & Sons, Castleford
  • Type: pale ale base malt
  • Colour: 5.0-7.5 EBC (2.3-3.3 °L), maltster's typical analysis
  • Typical use: up to 100% of the grain bill
  • Pack size: 1kg

How to use it

Use it as the base of your grist in a single-infusion mash, adding speciality malts for colour and flavour.

Who it's for

All-grain brewers making Scottish ales, cask-style pale ales, IPAs, hazy IPAs and barley wines.

Also available in: 2.5kg, 5kg

Goes well with

Not sure which malt you need? Our Malt Selector compares colour and flavour across the whole range.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Golden Promise and Maris Otter?

Both are British heritage barleys. Golden Promise is a Scottish spring barley known for a softer, sweeter character, while Maris Otter is a winter barley with a richer, biscuity flavour.

Can Golden Promise be the only malt in a beer?

Yes. It has enough enzymes to convert itself, so it works at up to 100% of the grain bill.

How much do I need for a 23 litre batch?

That depends on the strength of the recipe; most 23 litre all-grain recipes use several kilos of base malt, so the 2.5kg or 5kg bags may suit you better.