Sugar Creek Oat Malt will lend a pale straw color to a wort with a lightly nutty flavor. It is most popularly used to add a creamy texture to a recipe. This texture will help mitigate bitterness, making it a popular choice in stouts or porters with a lot of roasted grains as well as hazy IPAs with large hop additions.
Origin
US Midwest
Suggested Styles
Hazy/NEIPA, Oatmeal Stout
Usage Rates
10% Adds creamy mouthfeel
20-40% Significant silkiness, may negatively affect head retention
Up to 50% Will require barley with high diastatic power to convert sugars
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 1.5-2.5 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 65% |
| Protein | 11-12% |
Sugar Creek Malt
Sugar Creek Malt Co. is a family-owned and operated craft maltster located in Boone County, Indiana, about three hours away from major brewing hubs. Dedicated to reviving the art of small-batch malting, the company sources all its grains from their own family farm and other family-owned farms within a 200-mile radius. This commitment to local sourcing not only supports regional agriculture but also helps create a sustainable supply chain with minimal environmental impact. By keeping the entire process close to home, Sugar Creek Malt Co. ensures high-quality grain selection and maintains close relationships with the farmers who produce it.
The company specializes in traditional, hands-on malting techniques that bring a rich, artisanal quality to each batch of malt. They utilize a floor-malting process, a centuries-old technique where grains are steeped, spread out on the floor to germinate, and turned by hand to ensure even growth. This method is far more labor-intensive than modern mechanical malting, but it allows for exceptional control over the flavor development, resulting in malts with unique depth and character. Sugar Creek Malt Co. produces a variety of specialty malts, including roasted and smoked varieties, that bring complex flavors to the beers and spirits made with them. Their commitment to quality, tradition, and sustainable agriculture makes them a respected and trusted partner among craft brewers and distillers who seek to infuse their products with distinct, locally-inspired flavor profiles.