Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Dark Malt is one of Weyermann's Heirloom malt offerings. Produced from the Bojos and Malz Bohemian barley varieties and handled in the traditional malting methods this malt offers more flavor and color than other malts in a similar range. Bohemian Dark when used alone will produce a wort with a golden-amber color with a full-bodied sweetness with toffee and caramel notes.
Traditional floor malting starts with the barley soaking in water for 48 hours, allowing germination which will produce the enzymes essential to converting starch into fermentable sugars used in the brewing process. After germination the barley is spread out on a floor and hand turned several times a day so that it dries evenly.
After drying, the barley is kilned, which stops germination and gives the malt its distinct flavor and color characteristics. Bohemian Dark is kilned slightly longer than Pilsner which gives it a more intense sweetness and darker color.
Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Dark is a perfect malt for malt-forward Czech and other continental styles. It is a suitable substitute for a Munich-style malt.
Origin
Czechia
Suggested Styles
Czech Dark Lager, Bock
Usage Rates
Up to 100%
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 5-8 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 78% |
| Protein | 9.5-12% |
Weyermann Specialty Malting
Located in the heart of the beer-rich region of Franconia in Germany, Weyermann has been producing high quality brewing malts for over a century. Starting from one small drum under a tarp Weyermann has grown into a worldwide recognized leader in malting, including their CARA-series of specialty malts.