Chocolate Malt

Coffee, cocoa, and roast without the sharp bitterness.

Color
350–450 °L
Max Use
10% of grain bill

What it tastes like

Chocolate malt is barley roasted to a dark brown, producing rich coffee, cocoa, and roasted-nut flavors without the sharp burnt bitterness of black patent or roasted barley. Used at 2-10%, it's the soul of porter, the depth in stout, and a key component of dark amber lagers.

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Best in these styles

Tasting Tip
Most American porters lean heavily on chocolate malt. Founders Porter and Anchor Porter are reference points.

For brewers — technical profile

Color (Lovibond)
350–450 °L
Color (EBC)
700–900
Max Use
10% of grain bill
Diastatic Power
None

Where to source

Maltsters that produce or distribute this grain:

History

Roasted dark malts emerged in 18th century England as porter's signature ingredient.

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