R-261.01.731 [2022-03] Color of Roasted and Caramel Malt

The wort analysis methods are written, for example, for wort that is produced using the Congress mash method. These methods may also be applied in the analysis of wort which has been produced using a different mash method, particularly the isothermal 65 °C method. However, the reference values listed in the analysis method for Congress wort are not transferable.

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Caramel (crystal) malt and roasted malt (earlier referred to as colored malt) are considered specialty malts. Other kinds of specialty malts include smoked malt, acidulated malt, diastatic malt as well as brumalt and chit malt.

Application/Purpose

This method describes how to determine the color of roasted and caramel (crystal) malts. The wort is obtained using a modified Congress mash method (refer to R-260.02.080 Extract Content in Roasted and Caramel Malt).

Scope of Application

Roasted and caramel malt intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry

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