Gold Swaen© Classic – per kg

GoldSwaen© Classic Cara-Malt

GoldSwaen© Classic is a premium caramelised malt that represents the quintessential “crystal” character in the Swaen range. Produced using a specialised drum-roasting technique, the starch is fully saccharified and caramelised within the kernel to create a glassy, sweet interior. This process results in a malt that imparts a bold, saturated reddish-brown colour and a sophisticated flavour profile featuring intensive caramel, almond, and biscuit notes with a hint of dark fruit. It significantly enhances the beer’s body and promotes a creamy, long-lasting head. Its ability to provide a balanced sweetness makes it an essential tool for rounding out the bitterness in heavily hopped or high-gravity dark styles.

Key Benefits

1. Imparts a vibrant, deep reddish-brown saturation.
2. Delivers a robust profile of intensive caramel, honey, and biscuit.
3. Enhances palate fullness and provides a “chewy” mouthfeel.
4. Significantly improves foam stability and head retention.
5. Balances hop bitterness and roasted acridity in darker beers.

Applications

1. Brewing: Ideal for Amber Ales, British Strong Ales, Porters, Brown Ales, and Dopplebocks.
2. Distilling: Used in specialty whiskies to add a deep, caramelised sweetness and a rounded cereal finish.
3. Cider Making: Excellent in “Graff” or dark specialty ciders to provide a rich, bready backbone and copper colour.

Typical Usage

1. Usage Rate: Typically 5 – 15% for standard recipes; up to 25% for intense, malt-forward dark ales.

Technical Data / Properties

1. Moisture: Max 4.5%
2. Extract (dry basis): Min 77.0%
3. Colour: 110 – 130 EBC (41.8 – 49.3 Lovibond)
4. pH: 5.2 – 5.5

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool (< 20°C), dry, and pest-free environment. Like all caramelised malts, GoldSwaen© Classic is hygroscopic; ensure bags are kept tightly sealed to prevent the grain from becoming “slack” and losing its characteristic crunch. Best used within 18–24 months of the production date.

Summary

The definitive medium-dark caramel malt for brewers seeking a rich, classic crystal profile with intensive caramel flavours and a luxurious, full-bodied finish.