Is there anyone with experience using Best Malz Special X?
We are thinking of using it in a Black IPA, but after reading the description again I am not so sure.
From the Best Malz website:
BEST Special X (NEW!)
300-400 EBC / 115-150 L
Description
BEST Special X malt imparts to beer – depending on the amount in the grist – an intense malty-sweet flavor reminiscent of raisins or dried fruit. The beer possesses an amber-color to dark hue (depending on rate) and an aromatic and harmonious full-bodied character. The malt does not, however, introduce bitter roasted flavors but rather brings a mild smoothness to beer without any of the astringent qualities associated with other dark malts.
BEST Special X is produced according to a unique malting process and is very gently kilned afterwards. This creates a malt with an uncommonly mild flavor that despite its dark color exhibits very pleasant nuances. The finest two-rowed summer malting barley varieties and careful malting practices employing state-of-the-art techniques form the foundation for this very distinctive malt with an exceptional flavor and aroma.
Beers
Schwarzbier
Amber-colored beers
Dark beer
Altbier
Bock
Schwarzbier
Alcohol-free malt-based beverages
Belgian-style beers (abbey and trappist beers)
English-style beers (Amber ales, dark ales, porters and stouts)
Usage Rate
up to 20%
We are thinking of using it in a Black IPA, but after reading the description again I am not so sure.
From the Best Malz website:
BEST Special X (NEW!)
300-400 EBC / 115-150 L
Description
BEST Special X malt imparts to beer – depending on the amount in the grist – an intense malty-sweet flavor reminiscent of raisins or dried fruit. The beer possesses an amber-color to dark hue (depending on rate) and an aromatic and harmonious full-bodied character. The malt does not, however, introduce bitter roasted flavors but rather brings a mild smoothness to beer without any of the astringent qualities associated with other dark malts.
BEST Special X is produced according to a unique malting process and is very gently kilned afterwards. This creates a malt with an uncommonly mild flavor that despite its dark color exhibits very pleasant nuances. The finest two-rowed summer malting barley varieties and careful malting practices employing state-of-the-art techniques form the foundation for this very distinctive malt with an exceptional flavor and aroma.
Beers
Schwarzbier
Amber-colored beers
Dark beer
Altbier
Bock
Schwarzbier
Alcohol-free malt-based beverages
Belgian-style beers (abbey and trappist beers)
English-style beers (Amber ales, dark ales, porters and stouts)
Usage Rate
up to 20%
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