
Pale Ale Malt - Bestmalz
BEST Pale Ale Malt is crafted to be a versatile base malt with a rich golden colour and rounded, malty flavour. It enhances the body and character of various ale styles, making it ideal for pale ales, Pilsners, and specialty beers needing a fuller profile. This malt’s refined characteristics also support delicate yet pronounced maltiness, appealing to those looking to create distinctive British and continental-style beers.
- Wort Colour: 5.0 - 7.0 EBC
- Usage: Up to 100% of the grist for pale ales and specialty beers
- Beer Styles: English Ales, Belgian Pale Ales, Specialty Beers
Description
What is BEST Pale Ale Malt?
BEST Pale Ale Malt, produced by BESTMALZ, is a premium base malt known for its robust malty flavour, mild graininess, and warm golden hue. It’s designed to support full-bodied beer profiles and offers high quality from carefully selected European brewing barley.
How to Use BEST Pale Ale Malt
Ideal as a base malt, BEST Pale Ale can constitute up to 100% of the grain bill in various beer styles. It is especially suited for pale ales, Kölsch, and specialty beers where a strong malt foundation is desired.
Flavour Profile
This malt offers a distinctive malty sweetness complemented by subtle grainy notes, giving depth to the final brew without overpowering the hops.
Enzymatic Activity
With a diastatic power of 240 WK, BEST Pale Ale provides sufficient enzymatic strength to convert starches into fermentable sugars, even when used as the primary malt in the mash.
Mashing
It is recommended to use standard single-step or multi-step mashing methods with this malt, allowing for optimal extraction and flavour development.
Combining with Other Malts
BEST Pale Ale combines well with caramel or roasted malts, enhancing both colour and complexity without losing its essential maltiness. It also complements adjuncts for unique recipes.
Benefits of BEST Pale Ale Malt
- Enhances body and golden colour in beers
- Reliable for consistent brewing quality
- Provides a smooth, malty backbone suited to various beer styles
History
Rooted in European brewing traditions, BEST Pale Ale Malt is crafted under German purity standards, making it a trustworthy choice for brewers aiming to balance tradition with flavour.
Key Features
- Moisture Content: Max 4.9%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 80.5%
- Wort Colour: 5.0 - 7.0 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Medium
- Usage: Up to 100% of the grist for pale ales and specialty beers
- Flavour Profile: Malty, grainy sweetness
- Applications: Pale Ales, Kölsch, Pilsners
- Beer Styles: English Ales, Belgian Pale Ales, Specialty Beers
Additional Parameters
- Total Protein: 9.0 - 11.5%
- Kolbach Index: 36.0 - 45.0%
- Beta-Glucan: Max 350 mg/L
- Diastatic Power: 240 WK
- Friability: Min 81.0%
- pH: 5.7 - 6.6
- Soluble Nitrogen: 610 - 780 mg/100g
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