Malt comparison
Aurora Malt vs Aromatic Malt
Aurora Malt is a specialty malt from Gladfield Malt; Aromatic Malt is a specialty malt from Simpsons Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Aurora Malt is replaced by 1.25 kg of Aromatic Malt. Colour: 35–60 EBC versus 55–77 EBC, so Aurora Malt is the lighter one (about 1.4 times lighter). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 70%.
| Aurora MaltGladfield Malt | Aromatic MaltSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Specialty | Specialty |
| Grain | Barley | – |
| Colour (EBC) | 35–60 | 55–77 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 150 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 70 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–45 | – |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | – |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Amber Ale, Brown Ale, Dubbel, English Bitter, Red Ale, Scotch Ale |
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