Malt comparison
Maris Otter Blend vs Best Pale Ale Malt
Maris Otter Blend is a base malt from Bairds Malt; Best Pale Ale Malt is a base malt from Simpsons Malt. Their colour is similar (4.4–6.6 and 4.4–6.6 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80.5% versus ≥ 80.5%. By type, class, grain and colour they are among the closest malts from different maltsters in the catalogue.
| Maris Otter BlendBairds Malt | Best Pale Ale MaltSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Bairds Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Colour (EBC) | 4.4–6.6 | 4.4–6.6 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | – | 150–300 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80.5 | ≥ 80.5 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4 | ≤ 3.7 |
| Protein (%) | – | 8.1–9.7 |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 38–42 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 90 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Amber Ale, American Pale Ale, Barleywine, Black IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, Dry Stout |
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