Malt is to beer as grapes are to wine, as honey is to mead, and as apples are to cider. It supplies the sugars that yeast cells convert into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Without malt, beer as we know it would not be. In this course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what's often called the soul of beer--malt.
Welcome
What is malt?
How malt is made
Types of malt
Base malts
Crystal and caramel malts
Roasted malts
Malts made from grains other than barley
Malt analysis
Crush considerations
Obtaining raw grain
Steeping
Germination
Drying, kilning, and roasting
Practice makes perfect
Thank You!
All Courses, Intermediate
Steven Anan, head brewer and co-owner of Archetype Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina, takes you through alternative grains—including oats, wheat, rye, and non-cereals.