Malt comparison
American Ale Malt vs Best Pale Ale Malt
American Ale Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Best Pale Ale Malt is a base malt from Simpsons Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives (web)), 1 kg of American Ale Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Best Pale Ale Malt. Their colour is similar (4.5–5.5 and 4.4–6.6 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 160 versus 150–300 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 80.5%.
| American Ale MaltGladfield Malt | Best Pale Ale MaltSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | – |
| Colour (EBC) | 4.5–5.5 | 4.4–6.6 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 160 | 150–300 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 80.5 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 3.7 |
| Protein (%) | – | 8.1–9.7 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | 38–42 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 90 |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Amber Ale, American Pale Ale, Barleywine, Black IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, Dry Stout |
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