Victory Malt
Victory malt has always intrigued me. Maybe it’s the name. I guess I feel like I would be “winning” if I used this malt in my brews. I did a little research and thought I would combine all the information into some kind comprehensive overview.
This malt’s creation is American in origin. I believe that refers to the process to make Victory malt was developed here in the USA.
The processing is different than the processing a maltster would use to create, for example, a caramel malt. It’s this special processing that gives the malt it’s flavor.
Flavor: Imparts a “toasty” character to beers.
- Nutty taste
- Biscuity
- Baking Bread
Color: 25 - 28 Lovibond. Colors described from sources I discovered ranged from slight red to amber to orange highlights. I guess it depends on how much you use.
Body: Improves body and head retention.
Use: The malt has no diastatic power so you can use it as a steeping grain. Because of the flavor it imparts, Nut brown ales are a good candidate for this malt. I think it would be a good addition to dark beers, especially a porter. If you wanted to make an American Brown Ale and stay on theme, Victory Malt would be a good addition. Probably no more than 20% of your grain bill.
on February 1st, 2008 at 11:50 am
I used this recently in the ESB I brewed. I think of this malt as an American substitute for Biscuit Malt produced in the UK.
on February 1st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Great posts! I am a big fan of your in depth look at each of these ingredients. Keep it up!
on February 15th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Victory malt is very similar to Biscuit. In greater amounts it will definitely give rich toasty and nutty flavors and aromas. I used 1 lb Victory for the first time in a Nut Brown Ale this past Fall. I really like how it came out. I invite you to check out that post (T&C Nut Brown Ale). I agree with Travis, you have nice content here. I look forward to coming back.
on February 29th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
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