Rye Malt 500g Thomas Fawcett - Crushed & UNcrushed Grain: Rye Malt 500g cruched grain

Thomas Fawcett Rye Malt freshly crushed on Brew Mart's premises.

Use alongside crystal and roasted rye malts to brew the classic German top-fermented beer " Roggenbier" or in smaller quantities to add exciting flavours to other ales.
Colour 4 - 6 EBC; Maximum percentage 50%

Rye malt refers to malted grains used in producing various alcoholic beverages, most notably in brewing beer and whiskey. Malted rye is a crucial ingredient in these processes, providing fermentable sugars, flavour, and colour to the final product.

Here's how this grain is typically used in different contexts:

1. Rye Beer:   This grain can be used in beer brewing to add distinct flavours and characteristics to the final product. These beers often have a spicier and more robust flavour than beer brewed solely with barley grain. Rye malt can contribute to a beer's mouthfeel, head retention, and complexity.
2. Whiskey: Rye malt is an essential component in rye whiskey production. It provides the sugars needed for fermentation, which yeast converts into alcohol. The resulting liquid, known as "wort," is then distilled to create whiskey. This whiskey is known for its spicy and sometimes fruity flavour profile; rye malt contributes to these flavours
3. Distillation: To add unique flavours and character, rye malt can also produce other distilled spirits, such as gin and vodka.
4. Flavour Profile: Rye malt imparts a distinct spicy and slightly nutty flavour to the finished product. This flavour profile is often described as having notes of black pepper, earthiness, and sometimes a hint of fruitiness.
5. Mashing Process: Similar to other malted grains, rye malt needs to go through a mashing process where it is mixed with hot water to activate enzymes that convert the starches in the grain into fermentable sugars. This sugar-rich liquid (wort) is then boiled, and hops are added before cooling and fermenting.
6. Malt Varieties: Just like barley, rye malt comes in different varieties and levels of toasting, which can influence the final flavour and colour of the product.

This  malt can be more challenging to work with than barley grain due to its lack of husk, which can lead to stuck mashes during the brewing process. 

However, when used skillfully, this malt can produce unique and flavorful beverages appreciated by those who enjoy a different character in their drinks.