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Fundamentals of Malt

Craft Beer & Brewing Course

Fundamentals of Malt

In this course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what's often called the soul of beer--malt.

6 chapters · 16 lessons

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In this course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what's often called the soul of beer--malt.

Your instructor

Dave Carpenter

Dave Carpenter

Contributing Editor, CBB Magazine

Course contents

6 chapters, 16 lessons

Chapter 1

Welcome

  • Welcome

Chapter 2

WHAT IS MALT?

  • What is malt?
  • How malt is made

Chapter 3

TYPES OF MALT

  • Types of malt
  • Base malts
  • Crystal and caramel malts
  • Roasted malts
  • Malts made from grains other than barley

Chapter 4

WORKING WITH MALT

  • Malt analysis
  • Crush considerations

Chapter 5

MAKING MALT AT HOME

  • Obtaining raw grain
  • Steeping
  • Germination
  • Drying, kilning, and roasting
  • Practice makes perfect

Chapter 6

Thank You!

  • Thank You!

What students say

5.0 from 3 reviews
  • This is a great, short introduction course that helps give you just enough information to understand the raw ingredients and processes in malting.
    Jonathan Ketchum
  • Informative and give good basic information about malting process. Also some good hints when selecting and buying malts, like moisture content, malt extract potential, etc.
    Kalin Golev
  • I never imagined so much went into malt.
    Ben Kelly