The Malt
This is an often overlooked malt. BEST Rye Malt has a unique spicy rye flavour for the production of rye beer. It can help build flavour and develop complexity in many beer styles, from medium flavoured lagers to dark ales.
Use
Use in 5% increments until desired flavour is achieved. Rye Malt is fully modified. It performs well in a single temperature infusion mash if used at less than 20% of total grist. Hulless and with a high beta glucan content, Rye Malt can result in a sticky mash and slow lautering. We recommend adding oat husks when usage levels approach 20% and supplementing.
Usage Rate
1-3% Adds dryness and a touch of spicy rye flavour and interest to many beer styles, from medium flavoured lagers to dark ales.
5% Rye Pale Ales, Wheat and Smoked Beers.
10-35% Roggenbier (German Rye Beer), American Rye Beer.
