Smoked Malt Cracked – 150g

Description

Smoked Malt Cracked – 150g

This “Smoked Malt Cracked – 150g” is a specialty malt used to impart a distinctive smoky flavour to beers and spirits. Here’s a quick summary and tips based on the description:

Product Overview

• Type: Smoked malt (cracked)

• Weight: 150g

• Smoke Source: Beech wood

• Flavour Profile: Smoked ham, bonfire, woody

• Typical Use: Rauchbier, smoked ales, whisky style spirits

Preparation Method

1. Steep:
   Add 150g smoked malt to 1L of boiling water in a jug.
   Let it steep for 15 – 20 minutes.

2. Strain:
   Pour the liquid into your fermenter through a strainer.
   Do not add the grain itself.

3. Rinse:
   Rinse the remaining grain with cold water, and pour the rinse into the fermenter too.

4. Discard:
   Discard the used grains.

Usage Tips

• Beer: Use in small amounts (typically 5–20% of total grain bill) for subtle smoke, or higher for bold Rauchbier styles.

• Whisky style spirits: Can be used in mashes to add smoky depth – similar to peated malt but gentler.

• Complementary Flavours: Works well with darker malts, chocolate malt, or peated notes in spirits.