Rye Malt - Riverbend

Spicy Rye Character • Crisp Dry Finish • Distinctive Grain Complexity Rye Malt is a fully malted rye prized for the distinctive spicy, slightly peppery grain character it brings to beer. A favorite of brewers looking to set a pale ale or IPA apart, it layers a crisp, dry, faintly earthy bite over a bready malt backbone that ordinary barley can't replicate. With 38 PPG of extract and a pale 4 °Lovibond color, Rye Malt contributes serious fermentable power while keeping the beer light in color, letting its flavor — not its hue — do the talking. Flavor & Aroma Profile Signature spicy, peppery rye character Crisp, dry grain bite Bready, lightly earthy malt notes Subtle tangy finish Adds a silky, slightly viscous mouthfeel At lower rates, rye adds a quiet spicy accent and a touch of dryness. As the percentage climbs, the peppery character and full, almost oily mouthfeel become unmistakable — the defining trait of true rye beers. Brewing ApplicationsRye Malt is a staple ingredient in many rye-accented styles, including: Rye IPA Rye Pale Ale Roggenbier American Rye Beer Saison Red Ale Rye Stout It is also used in small amounts to add complexity and a drier finish to otherwise standard pale ales and lagers. Usage RecommendationsRye Malt is typically used at 10–20% of the total grain bill for a clear but balanced rye presence, and up to 50% in traditional roggenbier. Lower percentages give subtle spice and dryness, while higher percentages deliver bold rye flavor and a noticeably fuller, silkier body. Rye is huskless and can compact the mash at high rates — add rice hulls when it exceeds about 20% of the grist to keep the lauter flowing. Specifications PPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 38 Color: 4 °Lovibond Flavor Notes: Spicy, rye, bready, dry Usage Rate: 10–20% of grain bill (up to 50% in roggenbier) Beer Styles: Rye IPAs, rye pale ales, roggenbiers, saisons Whether you're spicing up an IPA, brewing a traditional roggenbier, or adding a crisp edge to a saison, Rye Malt provides the distinctive peppery character that makes rye beers memorable.