Which Organic Malt should I use?
Warminster Maltings has had a long and highly successful engagement with Organic farmers since 2002, beginning with a concerted effort on the Cotswolds, understanding all the factors that contributed to top quality malting barley under an Organic farming regime. Key was positioning in the rotation to ensure pure stands of barley, and low grain nitrogen, but not too low!
Today, the Cotswolds, together with other Organic malting barley crops right across the U.K., consistently harvest both better yields and reliable quality, year on year, most of which goes for export to the near Continent. There is no doubt, within the U.K., and we are told particularly in France, Organic malts and beers is a market with huge untapped potential!
Warminster Malts, Their Characteristics and Contribution
Here at Warminster Maltings and using our Traditional methods of malting, we offer a range of 15 Organic Malts. These are specialised and sought after quality malts, all with individual characteristics to make them the perfect choice for small Craft Brewers and Distillers along with large Breweries. Please call for us to confirm stock.
All of our Organic Malts have unique flavours and characteristics and their product specifications are stringently monitored. Again, provenance is guaranteed, and customers can expect all deliveries to be perfectly fresh.
Organic Malts are ideal to use for:
Organic Maris Otter Malt
The very best base malt for English Ale or lighter beers has to be Warminster Organic Maris Otter Standard Colour.
The perfect ingredient for ‘malt forward’ Pale Ales. It’s unique rich malty flavour also exhibits the ‘Delia’ factor – it is very easy to brew with, and forgiving! It is consistent, and delivers pronounced clarity.
Uses: English Ales
Moisture
Max
4.5
Extract as is
Typical
300
Extract as is
Dry
311
EBC Colour
Min-Max
4.5-7.0
IOB Colour
Min-Max
3.75-5.75
TN
Min-Max
1.40-1.60
TSN
Typical
0.56
SNR
Min-Max
36.0-42.0
Friability
Min
88
Max
Nitrogen
1.65
Organic Pale Ale Malt
A more economic choice of malt for English Ale would be Warminster Organic Pale Ale Standard Colour.
This is “The Jack of All Trades” malt, and will generally give a slightly higher extract and enzymic activity than ‘Otter, but with less pronounced flavour. It produces a well rounded wort.
Uses: English Ales.
Moisture
Max
4.5
Extract as is
Typical
302
Extract as is
Dry
313
EBC Colour
Min-Max
4.5-7.0
IOB Colour
Min-Max
3.75-5.75
TN
Min-Max
1.40-1.60
TSN
Typical
0.56
SNR
Min-Max
36.0-42.0
Friability
Min
88
Max
Nitrogen
1.65
Organic Lager Malt
If you are creating Lagers, our Warminster Organic Lager Malt has been carefully selected and tailor-made for these beers.
A very light, golden, but fully modified malt, that delivers a clean, malty-sweet flavour. Suitable for infusion or decoction mashes.
Uses: Lagers.
Moisture
Max
4.5
Extract as is
Typical
300
Extract as is
Dry
311
EBC Colour
Max
3.6
IOB Colour
Max
3.00
TN
Min-Max
1.40-1.60
TSN
Typical
0.56
SNR
Min-Max
36.0-42.5
Friability
Min
88
Max
Nitrogen
1.65
Organic Munich
If you are considering brewing Dark Lagers, Warminster Organic Munich Malt will add that extra depth of colour.
Moisture
Max
4.5
Extract as is
Typical
295
Extract as is
Dry
305
EBC Colour
Min-Max
15-20
IOB Colour
Min-Max
12-17
Max
Nitrogen
1.65
Organic CaraMalt
Warminster Organic CaraMalt offers rich caramel notes which are balanced by muscovado sugar, roast coffee and dark chocolate, with a lingering of dried fruits. Greatly increases head retention/body.
Uses: Adjunct for Lager/Light Coloured Ales
Moisture
Max
6.0
Extract as is
Typical
270
Extract as is
Dry
290
EBC Colour
Min-Max
23-42
IOB Colour
Min-Max
20-35
Usage %
5-10
Organic Crystal 150
Warminster Organic Crystal 150 offers caramel and coffee/dark chocolate notes. Delivers a golden hue, and improves head retention and beer stability.
Uses: Colour and flavour adjunct
Moisture
Max
3.0
Extract as is
Typical
270
Extract as is
Dry
280
EBC Colour
Min-Max
165-190
IOB Colour
Min-Max
140-160
Usage %
5-10
Organic Crystal 400
Warminster Organic Crystal 400 brings burnt toffee notes, and delivers a deep golden/ruby red colour. Improves head retention and beer stability.
Uses: Colour and flavour adjunct
Moisture
Max
3.5
Extract as is
Typical
270
Extract as is
Dry
275
EBC Colour
Min-Max
450-525
IOB Colour
Min-Max
380-440
Usage %
up to 10%
Organic Maris Otter Low Colour
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Organic Plumage Archer Malt
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Organic Pale Ale Low Colour
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Organic Wheat
Malt
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Organic
Rye Malt
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Organic Chocolate Malt
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Organic Roasted Barley Malt
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