Malt 101: How Barley Becomes the Soul of Your Beer

Malt 101: How Barley Becomes the Soul of Your Beer

Hops get the headlines, but malt does most of the work. Malt gives beer its color, its body, its sweetness, its toasty and roasty flavors, and the sugar that yeast turns into alcohol. If you’ve ever wondered why a pilsner is pale gold and a stout is nearly...