Malt comparison
Pale Malt vs Pilsner Malt
Pale Malt is a base malt from Barrett Burston Malting; Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Pale Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Pilsner Malt. Their colour is similar (3.3–4.5 and 3.2–4 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80% versus ≥ 79%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Pale MaltBarrett Burston Malting | Pilsner MaltGladfield Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Barrett Burston Malting | Gladfield Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 3.3–4.5 | 3.2–4 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | – | ≥ 240 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.8 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | 9.5–12 | – |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 35–41 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 85 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | All beer styles | – |
| Specification | – |
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