Malt comparison
Lager Light Malt vs Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt
Lager Light Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Lager Light Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt. Their colour is similar (2.5–2.9 and 2–3.5 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 80.5%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Lager Light MaltGladfield Malt | Extra Pale Premium Pilsner MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | – | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 2.5–2.9 | 2–3.5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 240 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 80.5 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–11.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | 37.5–40 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 80 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | American (Light) Lager, American Cream Ale, American Pilsener and International Pilsener, Bavarian Helles, Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Belgian Trippel, Berliner Weisse, Blonde Ale |
| Specification | – |
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Lager Light Malt (Gladfield Malt)
Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt (Weyermann Specialty Malts)