Taste & Character
Viking Chocolate Dark Malt is a roasted specialty malt that contributes bold, layered flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts. With a color range of 350–450 Lovibond, it deepens the beer’s hue to a rich dark brown or near black, adding both visual impact and complex roasted character.
Where It Shines
This malt is an excellent choice for Stouts, Porters, and other dark ales where roasted depth is essential. It provides balance by combining strong flavor with smoothness, avoiding excessive bitterness while enhancing complexity.
Role in the Brewhouse
Viking Chocolate Dark Malt delivers roasted flavor and color with more subtlety than black malt, making it ideal for layering roast notes without harshness. It integrates well with crystal and base malts to build rich, rounded profiles in dark beer styles.
Brewer’s Guidance
Use Chocolate Dark Malt at 3–10% of the grist depending on the desired intensity. Lower additions bring gentle cocoa notes and color, while higher usage provides bold chocolate-coffee complexity and deep dark appearance in robust beers.
Quick Description
A roasted specialty malt (350–450 °L) with flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts. Best for Stouts, Porters, and dark ales, adding smooth roasted depth, complexity, and rich dark color.
