What You Need to Know
Craft malting, also called micro-malting, is an agricultural practice of creating malting barley in relatively small quantities for craft beer. One guide says that craft malt must include 50% locally sourced grain, the figure endorsed by a trade industry group.
Steps
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Scottish Whisky (Scotland): Creates fermentable sugars while developing characteristic flavors
- 2.
Malt Vinegar (England): Provides the base malt for acetic acid fermentation
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Malted Milk (United States): Produces the sweet, nutty flavor profile