Malt comparison
BEST Vienna vs Vienna Malt
BEST Vienna is a base malt from BESTMALZ; Vienna Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of BEST Vienna is replaced by 1 kg of Vienna Malt. Their colour is similar (8–10 and 6.5–8.5 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 250 versus ≥ 200 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80.5% versus ≥ 79%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| BEST ViennaBESTMALZ | Vienna MaltGladfield Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | BESTMALZ | Gladfield Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 8–10 | 6.5–8.5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 250 | ≥ 200 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80.5 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.9 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | ≤ 12 | – |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–45 | 37–43 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 81 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | High | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Specification | – |
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