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  • Roast Rye - 500g key facts: 500g bag, typically 2-8% of the grain bill, flavour: spicy rye, sharp roast
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Roast Rye - 500g

Roast Rye - 500g

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Curious about roast rye? This 500g bag is enough to try its spicy, dry roast in a single rye stout or dark ale.

What it does

Roast rye combines the earthy, spicy character of rye with a sharp, dry roast. It adds deep colour and a complex peppery-roast flavour that sets dark rye beers apart from standard stouts. It is a low-commitment way to see how rye spice works in your favourite dark recipe.

Specs

  • Flavour: spicy rye, sharp roast, earthy
  • Colour: very dark brown to black
  • Typical use: 2-8% of the grain bill
  • Great in: rye stouts, dark rye ales and smoked beers

How to use

Mash with a base malt such as Spring Pale Ale Malt, or steep it to darken a kit or extract beer.

Who it is for

Brewers who want something different in a dark beer. For regular use see Roast Rye 1kg and Roast Rye 2.5kg. Related grains: Roast Wheat and Roast Barley.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I steep it for an extract or kit brew?

Yes. As a roasted grain it does not need converting, so it can be steeped for colour and flavour as well as mashed.

How much should I use?

Typically 2-8% of the grain bill. It is strongly flavoured, so start low.

How is roast rye different from roast barley?

Both add dark colour and dry roast, but roast rye also brings rye's earthy, peppery spice, giving dark beers a different edge from a standard stout.

How should I store it?

Keep it in a sealed bag or container in a cool, dry place.