Description
Craft malting: a FERMENTATION culinary technique.
Technical
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.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
toastynuttybiscuityhoney-likeearthy
Wine Analogy
Similar to the terroir expression in wine grapes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to light roast coffee bean development
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the warm base notes in amber fragrances
Culinary Applications
Scottish WhiskyScotlandCreates fermentable sugars while developing characteristic flavors
Malt VinegarEnglandProvides the base malt for acetic acid fermentation
Malted MilkUnited StatesProduces the sweet, nutty flavor profile
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKoshergluten