Pre 1898 Old Irish Melanoidin Malt

HOW IT IS MADE

A landrace barley variety pre 1898. Old Irish is an indigenous barley from Ireland, the oldest barley appeared in Ireland known so far! In ancient time, barley were only named based on their geographical origin. This landrace is well adapted to Irish environmental conditions due to thousands of years of local adaptation. It is a unique reservoir of genetic variability accumulated throughout its ancestry.”

Malted in a Melanoidin style at our sister pilot plant in Antwerp. Stewed during germination to build heat, thus allowing the maillard reaction to produce high colour followed by aggressive kilning for maximum aroma and flavour.

TYPICAL PROFILE

93.8EBC. It has characteristically high melanoidin content, producing dark, aroma-rich malts with deep nutty, malty and biscuit flavours. No enzymatic potential. Cert of Analysis under Additional Information.

TYPICAL BEER STYLES

Amber Ales, Red Ales and dark European style beers

TYPICAL USAGE RATES

<20% addition rate to mash tun.