Weyermann Pilsner Malt
base malt · Weyermann · Germany
Highly modified, very pale German pilsner base malt from Weyermann Bamberg. Clean and neutral flavour; the benchmark pilsner malt for German-style lagers and Belgian ales.
3 brews
About
Weyermann's standard pilsner malt — one of the most widely used pilsner base malts in the world. Highly modified, very pale, with a clean and neutral flavour, it is the benchmark base for German lager styles and many Belgian ales. It has less malt character than the premium Barke variety but is consistent and reliable: the natural choice when you want a pale base that stays out of the way of hops and yeast.
Specs
- Colour
- 2.5–4.5 EBC
- Extract (FD)
- 81–82%
- Moisture max
- 4.5%
- Diastatic power
- 300 °WK
Usage
Use as the base malt up to 100%. Very high diastatic power easily converts adjuncts and specialty malts. Single infusion or step mash both work; ideal under pilsners, Helles, Kölsch, wits and saisons where a clean, neutral base is wanted.