
Heidelberg Wheat - Bestmalz
BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt is a light-coloured wheat malt with minimal colouring, emphasising tangy freshness and classic wheat beer notes. This malt is crafted from high-quality wheat varieties and has a moderate protein level, making it ideal for producing bright, top-fermented wheat beers. Its subtle lemon and clove flavour adds distinct notes, while its enzymatic strength supports versatile brewing applications.
- Wort Colour: 2.5 – 3.5 EBC
- Usage: Up to 60% in light wheat styles
- Beer Styles: German Weissbier, Witbier, Pale Wheat
Description
What is BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt?
BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt is a pale wheat malt known for its light colour and refined flavour, crafted to enhance brightness and subtlety in wheat-based beers. The malt's restrained protein content and German-origin brewing wheat help brewers achieve a clear, pale wort and a clean, refreshing taste profile.
How to Use BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt
This malt can make up to 60% of the grist in various light wheat styles, pale top-fermented beers, and even low-alcohol or non-alcoholic brews. Its reliable mashing performance and high enzymatic power allow it to be blended with other malts for smooth, high-yield brewing processes.
Flavour Profile
BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt delivers a refreshing profile with notes of lemon and clove, perfect for top-fermented wheat beers. This balance complements light beer styles by lending subtle complexity without overpowering the palate.
Enzymatic Activity
With a diastatic power of 250 WK, this malt provides sufficient enzymatic strength to convert starches efficiently, ensuring robust fermentation even when paired with adjuncts or non-barley grains.
Mashing
This wheat malt is versatile for various mashing techniques. Its moderate protein and beta-glucan levels allow for smoother lautering, enhancing the clarity and quality of wort without requiring extensive protein rests.
Combining with Other Malts
BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt blends well with pale barley and other light malts, adding a mild wheat character and light hue to the final brew. Its enzymatic power complements adjuncts effectively, making it versatile for creating wheat-forward yet balanced beers.
Benefits of BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt
This malt's mild protein and colour contribution make it excellent for clear, light-coloured wheat beers with a soft mouthfeel and distinctive, refreshing taste. The light malting also preserves enzymes, enhancing fermentation and versatility in diverse brewing styles.
History
Produced by Palatia Malz in Heidelberg, Germany, BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt draws on Germany's rich brewing tradition, aligning with Reinheitsgebot purity standards. Its creation supports brewers in crafting wheat beers with a contemporary yet classically German taste.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: Max. 5.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min. 82.0%
- Wort Colour: 2.5 – 3.5 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Controlled for lightness
- Usage: Up to 60% in light wheat styles
- Flavour Profile: Lemon, clove
- Applications: Wheat beers, low-alcohol beers, pale top-fermented beers
- Beer Styles: German Weissbier, Witbier, Pale Wheat
Additional Parameters:
- Total Protein: Max. 13.0%
- Diastatic Power: 250 WK
- pH: 5.6 – 6.1
- Viscosity: Max. 1.99 mPas
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