Malt comparison
Whiskey Malt (No-GN) vs Pilsner Malt
Whiskey Malt (No-GN) is a base malt from Briess Malt & Ingredients; Pilsner Malt is a base malt from IREKS. Their colour is similar (3.7 and 2.5–5 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): 84% versus ≥ 80%. 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.
| Whiskey Malt (No-GN)Briess Malt & Ingredients | Pilsner MaltIREKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Briess Malt & Ingredients | IREKS |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Colour (EBC) | 3.7 | 2.5–5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | 334 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | 84 | ≥ 80 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | – | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | 11.1 | 9–11.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | – | 36–45 |
| Min. friability (%) | – | ≥ 81 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | – |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | all types of beer |
| Specification |