GoldSwaen© Brown – per kg

GoldSwaen© Brown Cara-Malt

GoldSwaen© Brown is one of the most intense caramel malts in the range, meticulously drum-roasted to achieve a deep, glassy caramelisation. It offers a powerful aromatic bouquet, transitioning from the toffee notes of lighter crystals into the territory of roasted coffee, cocoa, and toasted bread crust. This malt provides a striking dark brown saturation to the beer while contributing a heavy, “chewy” mouthfeel and a smooth, rounded sweetness. Its functional properties are excellent, providing a significant boost to head formation and long-term foam stability, ensuring a dense and creamy head even in high-gravity dark ales.

Key Benefits

• Imparts a deep, saturated dark brown colour.
• Delivers a robust flavour profile of dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts.
• Significantly intensifies body, mouthfeel, and palate fullness.
• Promotes exceptional head formation and long-lasting foam retention.
• Softens the sharp edges of highly roasted malts in dark beer recipes.

Applications

• Brewing: Essential for robust Porters, Imperial Stouts, Belgian Quads, and dark Scottish Ales.
• Distilling: Adds a deep, roasted-caramel complexity and a heavier texture to specialty grain spirits.
• Cider Making: Used in “Graff” to provide a dark mahogany tint and a robust, bready backbone.

Typical Usage

• Usage Rate: Typically 5 – 15% for general colour and flavour; can be used up to 25% for intense, malt-forward dark specialty beers.

Technical Data / Properties

• Moisture: Max 4.5%
• Extract (dry basis): Min 76.0%
• Colour: 200 – 250 EBC (75.6 – 94.3 Lovibond)
• pH: 5.1 – 5.4

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool (< 20°C), dry, and pest-free environment. Like all highly caramelised malts, GoldSwaen© Brown is hygroscopic; ensure bags are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture uptake. When stored correctly, it will maintain its technical specifications and aromatic intensity for 18–24 months.

Summary

The definitive “Dark Brown” caramel malt for brewers seeking a powerful roasted-nut and chocolate profile with a luxurious, full-bodied finish.