Specialty malts are used to develop the flavour, aroma, colour and other characteristics of grain-based products. Thanks to the specific production processes involved, they offer a wide range of organoleptic properties, expanding recipe possibilities across the food and beverage industries.
Depending on the malt type and the degree of heat treatment, specialty malts can impart notes of crusty bread, nuts, caramel, coffee, chocolate and smoke. Their characteristics are determined by the grain variety used and the production technology.
Kursky Solod specialty malts expand recipe possibilities and help brewers create beers with a distinctive character.
The range includes:
Depending on the malt type and the degree of heat treatment, specialty malts can impart notes of crusty bread, nuts, caramel, coffee, chocolate and smoke. Their characteristics are determined by the grain variety used and the production technology.
Applications of Specialty Malt
Specialty malts are widely used across various sectors of the food and beverage industries.|
Application |
Role of specialty malt |
| Brewing |
Develops the colour, flavour and aroma of beer, imparting caramel, bready, nutty, coffee and other flavour notes |
| Distilled spirits |
Peated and beech-smoked malts are used to shape the flavour and aroma profile of distilled spirits |
| Non-alcoholic beverages |
Rye and buckwheat malts are used to develop distinctive flavour and aroma profiles in kvass and other grain-based beverages |
| Baking and confectionary | Malts, particularly fermented rye malt, are used to adjust the colour, flavour and aroma of bread, baked goods and other products |
How to choose specialty malt
When selecting specialty malt, key considerations include colour, flavour and aroma intensity, functional properties and the recommended proportion in the grain bill. Combining different malt varieties allows brewers to achieve more precise control over the colour and flavour profile of the finished beer.Kursky Solod specialty malts expand recipe possibilities and help brewers create beers with a distinctive character.
Kursk malt (Kursky Solod) specialty malt range
Kursky Solod specialty malts are produced from five grain types: barley, wheat, rye, buckwheat and oats. Each variety undergoes specialised processing to develop distinctive colour, flavour, aroma and functional properties for a wide range of food and beverage applications.The range includes:
- Smoked Malts — Barley malts smoked over beech wood chips or peat during the drying process. Beech-smoked malt imparts distinctive smoky notes, while peated malt delivers a more pronounced smoky character with earthy nuances. Both are suitable for developing distinctive flavour profiles in whisky and other beverages.
- Barley Specialty Malts — Specially processed barley malts designed to enhance the colour, flavour and aroma of finished products. Depending on the production method, they can contribute notes ranging from bread crust and nuts to caramel, coffee and chocolate, making them suitable for a variety of brewing applications.
- Fermented and Unfermented Rye Malts — Rye malts with different processing methods and distinct sensory characteristics. Fermented rye malt contributes a deeper colour and pronounced bread-like, malty notes, while unfermented rye malt offers a different flavour profile and can be used in brewing, beverage production and baking.
- Wheat Malt — Produced from malted wheat, this malt is suitable for brewing a variety of beer styles, including wheat beers. It contributes grain character and can influence the flavour, body and overall sensory profile of the finished beverage.
- Oat Malt — Produced from malted oats, this specialty malt can contribute distinctive grain notes and help develop the body and mouthfeel of beer. It can be incorporated into recipes to introduce additional sensory complexity.
- Buckwheat Malt — Produced from malted buckwheat, this specialty malt offers an alternative grain-derived flavour profile. It can be used in brewing and in the production of kvass and other grain-based beverages to create distinctive flavour and aroma characteristics.
