Old recipe, grain clarification needed.

[Greg167]

Hi all,

I have a couple of old books for brewing, some of which with vague malt descriptions (or in times where there wasn't as much choice) I have the following grain bill;

3800g crushed pale malt (tick)
100g crushed crystal malt (tick)
250g flaked corn (tick)
400d dark brown sugar (tick)
60g crushed roast malt - it's this one I need help on clarifying please.

The beer is a clone of something out there now, it is mahogany in colour and malty/sweet if anyone can help.

Thanks!

 

[Grizzly299]

It's hard to say without knowing the darkness of the crystal too.

I'd say its probably Roasted Barley, or chocolate malt. Given the small amount specified and the colour of final product that you are after.

I'd be leaning more towards chocolate, as roasted barley adds a dry mouthfeel, and you are after malty sweet.

 

[foxbat]

Possibly black malt - GW uses such small amounts as this in his book for colour adjustment.

 

[trueblue]

You could try this https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=2875

 

[Greg167]

Thanks to everyone for your input, I may have to try each option out and see!

The last link is a great bit of knowledge gained now, gives me an idea for the future and something to try