Wheat Malt - Bestmalz
BEST Wheat Malt is a premium base malt crafted specifically for a range of wheat beers, imparting a fresh, distinct wheat character ideal for top-fermented styles. This malt, derived from high-quality German wheat, brings an elevated protein level that enhances body and foam stability, making it well-suited to traditional wheat beer profiles and unique top-fermented brews. With a flavour hinting at clove and lemon, it’s a versatile choice for brewers aiming to craft robust, flavourful wheat beer varieties.
- Wort Colour: 3.5–6.0 EBC
- Usage: Up to 60% of grain bill
- Beer Styles: Wheat beer, top-fermented beers, Kölsch
Description
What is BEST Wheat Malt?
BEST Wheat Malt is a base malt developed to serve wheat beers and many other top-fermented styles, crafted to impart a full, tangy freshness and distinct wheat flavour. Its production prioritises high-quality brewing wheat to ensure consistency and quality in each batch.
How to Use BEST Wheat Malt
This malt can comprise up to 60% of the grain bill, lending itself to a variety of wheat beer styles, including alcohol-free and reduced-alcohol options. Its protein content is higher than standard base malts, making it excellent for improving body and foam retention.
Flavour Profile
BEST Wheat Malt contributes subtle lemon and clove notes, enriching the beer’s profile with a balanced yet distinctive wheat character that complements other malt and yeast flavours typically used in wheat beers.
Enzymatic Activity
This malt has a robust diastatic power of 250 WK, supporting the enzymatic conversion necessary for efficient starch breakdown in mashing, even in complex grain bills.
Mashing
With its balanced protein and diastatic power, BEST Wheat Malt performs well in single-infusion mashes, ensuring smooth extraction and efficient wort production.
Combining with Other Malts
BEST Wheat Malt pairs well with lighter malts like Pilsen or Pale Ale malt, adding a wheat presence while letting hops or yeast profiles take the lead. It can also be complemented with specialty malts to create unique wheat beer expressions.
Benefits of BEST Wheat Malt
High protein content contributes to a full-bodied mouthfeel and enhanced foam stability. Its clove and citrus notes make it perfect for wheat beers where both flavour and mouthfeel matter.
History
Wheat malt has deep roots in brewing, particularly in Bavarian wheat beers, where its distinctive profile has long been appreciated for adding depth and foam stability, essential to the characteristic top-fermented beers.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: 5.5% max
- Extract (Dry Basis): 82%
- Wort Colour: 3.5–6.0 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Standard kilning
- Usage: Up to 60% of grain bill
- Flavour Profile: Clove, lemon
- Applications: Wheat beers, Kölsch, alcohol-reduced or alcohol-free brews
- Beer Styles: Wheat beer, top-fermented beers, Kölsch
Additional Parameters:
- Total Protein: 13.5%
- Kolbach Index: 36.0–46.0%
- Diastatic Power: 250 WK
- Soluble Nitrogen: 680–850 mg/100g
- Wort pH: 5.6–6.1
- Fine-coarse Difference: 2.5%
- Viscosity (8.6%): 1.99 mPas
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