Bestmalz BEST Chit Malt 1kg 2–3 EBC — Functional Foam & Yield Malt for Homebrewing

Bestmalz BEST Chit Malt is a specialist functional malt occupying a unique position in the homebrewer's grain inventory — sitting between unmalted raw barley and a fully modified Pilsner malt, Chit Malt brings a combination of high-molecular protein, inherent starter enzymes, and near-neutral colour contribution that makes it one of the most effective foam-optimising and yield-improving additions available to the all-grain brewer.

What makes Chit Malt genuinely distinctive is its deliberately incomplete modification. Unlike a fully modified base malt where the protein matrix has been extensively broken down during malting, BEST Chit Malt retains a high level of high-molecular protein — the fraction most directly responsible for foam stability, head retention, and the lasting, fine-bubbled crown that separates a well-built beer from a flat one. Adding Chit Malt to a grain bill dominated by highly dissolved, low-protein base malts compensates for the foam-positive protein that modern high-modification malts lack, restoring the structural foam fraction without meaningfully altering flavour, colour, or fermentation character. At 2–3 EBC, Chit Malt is essentially colour-neutral — it will not push the beer darker regardless of addition rate, making it safe to use in the most colour-sensitive pale styles without compromise.

The large number of inherent starter enzymes present in Chit Malt actively improves starch conversion efficiency in the mash — supporting more complete conversion of complex starches and delivering a measurable improvement in extract yield alongside its foam-building contribution. Used at up to 15% of the grain bill, BEST Chit Malt is a targeted, technically precise addition that does exactly what it is designed to do: better foam, better yield, zero colour impact.

Produced in full compliance with the German Purity Law, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, and HACCP food safety standards, and regularly tested for pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and nitrosamines — BEST Chit Malt meets the strictest quality and safety standards in European malting.

Crushed or uncrushed malt Available crushed or uncrushed. Crushed malt should be used within 2–3 weeks for optimal freshness. Uncrushed malt retains full freshness for significantly longer when stored in a cool, dry environment.

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Flavor & Aroma

• Essentially flavour-neutral — does not contribute caramel, roast, or malt sweetness
• Near-zero colour impact — 2–3 EBC, colour-safe in the most pale, sensitive styles
• Functional addition — foam, yield, and enzyme contribution rather than flavour

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Usage

All beer styles — Chit Malt is a universal foam and yield optimiser suitable for any style where improved head retention and extract efficiency are desired without flavour or colour impact.

Particularly beneficial for: Hazy/NEIPA, Helles, Czech Pilsner, Kölsch, Wheat Beer, and any style brewed with highly modified, low-protein base malts where foam stability requires reinforcement.

Typical usage rate: up to 15% of the grain bill. Can be used continuously as a permanent grain bill component or added temporarily to specific batches where foam optimisation is the priority.

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Quick facts

Brand: Bestmalz Type: Functional specialty malt — Chit Malt Colour: 2–3 EBC / 1.2–1.6 L Extract yield: min. 50% (dry substance) Protein: max. 12% (dry basis) Max. usage rate: 15% of grain bill Compliance: German Purity Law, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP Use: Foam stability, head retention, extract yield improvement, enzyme support