Craft beer equipment requires abundant raw materials, and many of them are malt. Malt plays a crucial role in beer production as it can be fermented by yeast through a specific process to create beer.
Influence on Beer Taste
During the beer brewing process, different types of malt can add various natural flavors and unique tastes to wort and beer. For example, the addition of caramel malt significantly affects the flavor, especially enhancing the beer’s richness and leaving a distinct malt taste. Through a specific process, a nutrient-rich wort containing phosphates and sugars can be produced, which can then be fermented by yeast to create beer. When producing light or low-concentration beer, caramel malt can be added appropriately to compensate for the lack of taste and flavor.
Effect on Foaming
The addition of an appropriate amount of caramel malt and wheat malt can improve the foam stability of beer, which is well-known. As crystal malt has become popular in the market, brewers have started experimenting with adding a suitable amount of crystal malt to enhance the foam retention of beer. Typically, it is recommended to control the dosage within 10%, but the specific usage should be determined based on the beer variety, raw material indicators, and process implementation.
Influence on Brewing Environment and Overall Quality
Lactic acid malt is commonly used in craft beer equipment production. It is a representative of specialty malt that can improve beer quality by enhancing the brewing environment. The addition of a certain amount of lactic acid malt to the mash creates a form of organic acidification. This method safely and effectively adjusts the mash’s pH value, enhances enzyme activity, improves the polyphenol composition, and ultimately results in a better-tasting beer that is softer, more balanced, and fuller.
Above is an introduction to the impact of malt used in craft beer equipment production on beer. When using malt, it is important to carefully verify its quality and avoid purchasing unsuitable materials that may affect the beer’s taste.
