Malt comparison
Pale Ale Malt vs American Ale Malt
Pale Ale Malt is a base malt from Bairds Malt; American Ale Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Pale Ale Malt is replaced by 1 kg of American Ale Malt. Their colour is similar (4.4–6.6 and 4.5–5.5 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 140 versus ≥ 160 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80% versus ≥ 79%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Pale Ale MaltBairds Malt | American Ale MaltGladfield Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Bairds Malt | Gladfield Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 4.4–6.6 | 4.5–5.5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 140 | ≥ 160 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4 | ≤ 5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 35–41 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 85 |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
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