Taste & Character
Viking Roasted Barley Malt is a deeply roasted specialty malt that delivers bold and intense flavors of coffee, dark chocolate, and roasted grain. With a color range of 500–600 Lovibond, it imparts a deep black hue and defines the roasted character of many classic dark beer styles.
Where It Shines
This malt is a key ingredient in Stouts, Porters, and other dark ales where rich roasted intensity is desired. It brings depth, balance, and complexity, creating the signature dryness and roasted bite that these styles are known for.
Role in the Brewhouse
Viking Roasted Barley Malt is produced from unmalted barley, giving it a sharper roasted character compared to chocolate or black malts. It contributes significant color and flavor while adding dryness and balancing sweetness from caramel or base malts.
Brewer’s Guidance
Use Roasted Barley Malt at 3–10% of the grist depending on intensity desired. Smaller additions enhance color and subtle roast, while higher usage creates bold coffee-like bitterness and a strong roasted backbone, essential for stouts and robust porters.
Quick Description
A deeply roasted unmalted barley (500–600 °L) with intense coffee, chocolate, and roasted flavors. Best for Stouts, Porters, and dark ales, adding bold color, dryness, and distinctive roasted complexity.
