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Rye Malt

Rye Malt malt — watercolor illustration
Type Adjunct
Color (SRM) 3.0-5.0
Max Usage 30%

About

Rye malt adds a distinctive spicy, peppery character and dry crispness to beer. It is the defining ingredient of roggenbier and rye IPA, and enhances the complexity of saisons, red ales, and strong ales with its unique spice notes.

Flavor Contribution

Spicy, dry, peppery, crisp, complex

Part of the Beverage FYI Family