Malt comparison
Maris Otter Finest Ale Malt vs BEST Pale Ale
Maris Otter Finest Ale Malt is a base malt from Bairds Malt; BEST Pale Ale is a base malt from BESTMALZ. Their colour is similar (5–7 and 5–7 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 165 versus ≥ 240 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 81.3% versus ≥ 80.5%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist. By type, class, grain and colour they are among the closest malts from different maltsters in the catalogue.
| Maris Otter Finest Ale MaltBairds Malt | BEST Pale AleBESTMALZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Bairds Malt | BESTMALZ |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 5–7 | 5–7 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 165 | ≥ 240 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 81.3 | ≥ 80.5 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4 | ≤ 4.9 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–11.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 36–45 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 81 |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Specification | – |
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