Malteries Franco-Belges (MFB) is a division of the Soufflet Group, one of France’s leading grain companies. Their combined output of over one billion pounds of malt annually makes them the largest maltster in France, ensuring brewers a consistently fresh supply of malt.
MFB oversees the entire malting process from the selection of seed to the delivery of malt to their brewery customers and wholesalers. Specific barley types are identified for each finished malt type early on and are carefully treated to preserve the character of the breed throughout the malting process.
All of MFB’s base malts are made from highly modified premium two-row French spring or winter barley and wheat. Caramelized and roasted malts are made from six-row barley or wheat carefully selected from the growing fields of France to ensure maximum aroma and taste.
MFB Pilsen (1.6-1.8°L)
Light in color and low in total protein, MFB Pilsen malt is produced from the finest European two-row barley. This malt is extremely well modified and can easily be mashed with a single-temperature infusion.
MFB Pale Ale (2.3-4.2°L)
A standard Pale Ale malt that is low in total protein, high in extract and will contribute clean, malty flavor characteristics. A great base malt for any beer style, especially Belgian style ales.
MFB Vienna (2.3-4.2°L)
This malt will reinforce the color and aroma of all beer styles, particularly Eastern European and German style beers, and brings out a pleasant malty taste.
MFB Munich (6.0-8.0°L)
Made from premium French 2-Row barley, this highly modified malt reinforces the taste, color and mouth-feel of Bock beers, Oktoberfest/Marzen beers and Porters. This malt is popular with MFB's German customers such as Paulaner and Lowenbrau.
MFB Special Aromatic (3.5-5.0°L) (similar to Aromatic Malt)
Specially designed for MFB’s Belgian brewers. Selected French 2-row barley undergoes a particular malting process which favors the development of a very pronounced malt aroma. This malt will lend a pleasant aromatic malt taste, reinforced by a soft and mellow mouthfeel.
MFB Caramel Pilsen (8-12°L) (similar to Cara 8/Caramel Pilsner 8)
This malt is obtained by adapted malting, saccharification and smooth torrification of selected barleys in order to develop the aroma and color. This malt adds a fine and pleasant caramel aroma.
MFB Caramel Vienna (19-23°L) (similar to Cara 20/Caramel Vienna 20)
This malt strengthens the color and increases the mellowness of all beer styles while also providing a fine aroma and taste.
MFB Caramel Wheat (22-31°L)
MFB’s Caramel Wheat will reinforce the color and head retention of the beer while imparting a nice, medium caramelized flavor.
MFB Caramel Amber (30-38°L)
This malt strengthens the color and increases the mellowness of all beer styles while also providing a fine aroma and taste.
MFB Caramel Munich 40, 60, 80, 120
(MFB Caramel Munich 40 is similar to Cara 45/ Caramel Munich 45. MFB Caramel Munich 120 is similar to Special B)
These malts are highly modified, caramelized and slightly roasted and are especially well suited to beers requiring additional caramel malt flavor and color.
MFB Kiln Amber (15-23°L) (similar to Biscuit Malt)
A softly roasted malt with a light, biscuit taste, this malt can be used in any beer style in which addition color is required.
MFB Kiln Coffee (150-180°)
This malt will deliver subtle chocolate and coffee flavors and aroma to all dark beer styles.
MFB Kiln Black (450-585°)
This roasted malt lends added color to beers of all styles.
MFB Chocolate (300-375°)
This malt reinforces the color of dark beers such as porters and stouts.
Typical Malt Analysis
Brewer's Malt | Moisture % Max. | Color °L | Protein Total Max. | Extract CG Dry Min. | Usage Rate % |
Pilsen | 4.0 | 1.6-1.8 | 11.0 | 80.0 | to 100 |
Pale Ale | 4.0 | 2.3-4.2 | 11.0 | 80.0 | to 100 |
Wheat | 5.0 | 1.8-2.0 | 12.5 | 85.0 | to 100 |
Color Malt |
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Vienna | 4.0 | 2.3-4.2 | 11.0 | 80.0 | to 100 |
Special Aromatic | 4.0 | 3.5-5 | 11.0 | 80.0 | to 50 |
Munich | 4.0 | 6-8 | 11.5 | 79.5 | to 100 |
Dark Munich | 4.0 | 11-17 | 11.5 | 79.5 | to 50 |
Caramel Malt |
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Caramel Pilsen Malt | 6.0 | 8-12 | 11.5 | 85.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Vienna Malt | 6.0 | 19-23 | 11.5 | 77.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Wheat Malt | 6.0 | 22-31 | 12.5 | 78.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Amber Malt | 6.0 | 30-38 | 11.5 | 77.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Munich 40 | 6.0 | 38-42 | 11.5 | 75.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Munich 60 | 6.0 | 55-65 | 11.5 | 75.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Munich 80 | 6.0 | 75-85 | 11.5 | 75.0 | to 25 |
Caramel Munich 120 | 6.0 | 118-130 | 11.5 | 75.0 | to 15 |
Roasted Malt |
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Kiln Amber | 3.0 | 15-23 |
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Kiln Coffee | 3.0 | 150-180 |
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| 1-10 |
Kiln Black | 3.0 | 450-585 |
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| 1-10 |
Chocolate | 3.0 | 300-375 |
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| 1-10 |