Malt comparison
Aurora Malt vs Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt)
Aurora Malt is a specialty malt from Gladfield Malt; Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt) is a specialty malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Aurora Malt is replaced by 0.91 kg of Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt). Their colour is similar (35–60 and 40–50 EBC). Enzymatic activity is medium for Aurora Malt and low for Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 75%. Maximum share of the grist: 100% for Aurora Malt and 50% for Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt).
| Aurora MaltGladfield Malt | Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt)Weyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Specialty | Specialty |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 35–60 | 40–50 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 150 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 75 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 50 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 4.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–45 | – |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | Low |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Barley Wine, Belgian Blond Ale, Belgian Dark Strong Ale or Quadrupel, Belgian Dubbel, Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgian Tripel |
| Specification | – |
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