Bestmalz Chit Malt 2-3 EBC

Bestmalz Chit Malt is a lightly modified specialty malt designed to enhance foam stability, body, and mouthfeel without adding noticeable colour or strong flavour. With a very pale colour of 2–3 EBC, it preserves the brightness of your beer while improving its structure.

 

Unlike fully modified malts, chit malt retains a higher level of proteins and beta-glucans, which contribute to better head retention, improved mouthfeel, and a more stable foam. It is especially useful in modern brewing where texture and head quality are key.

 

Chit malt is a popular choice for brewers looking to fine-tune their recipes, particularly in lagers, pilsners, and hop-forward styles, where it enhances body without impacting flavour balance.

 

Functional malts

Specialty malts used to improve technical aspects of beer such as foam, body, and stability.

 

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Flavor

 

Very neutral with subtle grainy and fresh malt notes

 

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Usage

 

Lager: Pilsner, Helles, Lager styles

IPA: NEIPA, Pale Ale (for body and foam)

Wheat Beer: Supports head retention

Specialty: Any style needing improved foam and mouthfeel

 

Typical usage: 5–15% of the grain bill

 

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Quick facts

 

Raw material: Malted barley (lightly modified)

Use: 5 – 15%

EBC: 2 – 3

Lovibond: approx. 1 – 1.5

Type: Chit / functional malt