Malt comparison
Brewers Malt vs Pilsner Malt
Brewers Malt is a base malt from Briess Malt & Ingredients; Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives (web)), 1 kg of Brewers Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Pilsner Malt. Their colour is similar (4.1 and 3.2–4 EBC). Diastatic power: 474 versus ≥ 240 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): 81% versus ≥ 79%.
| Brewers MaltBriess Malt & Ingredients | Pilsner MaltGladfield Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Briess Malt & Ingredients | Gladfield Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 4.1 | 3.2–4 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | 474 | ≥ 240 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | 81 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | – | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | – | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | 11 | – |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 35–41 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 85 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Specification | – |
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