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Weyermann® Beech Smoked Barley Malt - 1kg

Weyermann® Beech Smoked Barley Malt - 1kg

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Weyermann Beech Smoked Barley Malt comes from Bamberg, the home of smoked beer. It is kilned over beechwood for an unmistakable smoke character with malty-sweet vanilla and honey notes, and is the key malt in a German Rauchbier.

Key facts

  • Sensory: pronounced beech smoke, malty-sweet, vanilla and honey
  • Colour: 4.0-8.0 EBC (2.0-3.5°L)
  • High enzyme activity, so it can be used at any rate up to 100% of the grist
  • Pack size: 1kg

How to use

Use 5-10% to add a layer of smoky complexity to aroma. Go higher for strong smoky, smoked-ham notes, all the way to 100% in a classic Rauchbier.

Great in

  • Rauchbier, Märzen and Kellerbier
  • Bock
  • Smoked porter and dark wheat beers

Who it is for

All-grain brewers wanting to recreate Bamberg-style smoked lagers or add a hint of campfire to a porter. Build the rest of the grist with Munich Malt or Vienna Malt, and add Dark Crystal Malt for darker styles. Compare every malt we stock.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much smoked malt should I use?

Around 5-10% gives a subtle smoky aroma. Use more for a strong smoky character, up to 100% in a Rauchbier.

Can it be the only malt in a recipe?

Yes. It has high enzyme activity, so it can make up the whole grist.

What colour is it?

4.0-8.0 EBC, so it is a pale base-type malt despite the smoke.