Castle Malting Château Café malt is a specialty roasted malt crafted from Belgian two-row barley, designed to impart bold coffee-like character and deep colour in beer. Its wort colour ranges between 420–520 EBC (≈158–196 Lovibond), delivering pronounced roast and depth.

This malt undergoes a mild kilning phase followed by a high-temperature roast up to 220 °C, creating a distinct nutty, espresso-like aroma and flavour. In dark ales, it also adds a velvety mouthfeel and reinforces beer hue.


Brewing applications:

Ideal for stout, porter, dark Belgian ales, Scottish ales, and even brown ales (used sparingly up to 10% of the grist), where it delivers fresh-raised coffee aroma and roasted complexity.


Usage Recommendations:

Use at up to 10% of total malt bill for a noticeable coffee note.

Combine with highly modified base malts (e.g., Pilsen or 2‑Row) to ensure full starch conversion, as Château Café has low enzymatic activity.

For richer dark beers, pair with chocolate or black malt to deepen roast complexity.


Benefits:

Strong coffee aroma with nutty undertones

Smooth, full mouthfeel and body

Rich dark hue for visually compelling beers



Recommended beer styles:

Stouts & Porters: Enhances roast and coffee complexity

Dark Belgian/Scottish Ales: Adds depth and roasted nuance

Brown Ales (small amounts): Offers gentle coffee accents

Overview:

Castle Malting Château Café is a premium roasted malt that infuses beers with bold coffee aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and deep colour. At approximately 75.5% extract and 420–520 EBC colour, it’s perfect for dark, robust brews when used thoughtfully alongside enzyme-rich base malts.