Malt comparison
Pilsner Malt vs Superior Pilsen Malt
Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Superior Pilsen Malt is a base malt from Great Western Malting. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives (web)), 1 kg of Pilsner Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Superior Pilsen Malt. Their colour is similar (3.2–4 and 2.6–3.3 EBC). Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Pilsner MaltGladfield Malt | Superior Pilsen MaltGreat Western Malting | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Great Western Malting |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 3.2–4 | 2.6–3.3 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 240 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | – |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | – |
| Protein (%) | – | 11 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | – |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | High | – |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | All-purpose base malt for any style of beer |
| Specification | – |
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