Malt comparison
Ale Malt vs Pale Ale Malt
Ale Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Pale Ale Malt is a base malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Ale Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Pale Ale Malt. Their colour is similar (5–6 and 5.5–7.5 EBC). Enzymatic activity is medium for Ale Malt and high for Pale Ale Malt. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 79%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Ale MaltGladfield Malt | Pale Ale MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 5–6 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 150 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–12 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | 37–43 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 78 |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | High |
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Styles | – | American, American and Belgian Pale Ales, American Porter, American Red Ale, American Strong Ale, Australian Sparkling Ale, Belgian, Belgian Dark Strong Ale or Quadrupel |
| Specification | – |
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