Malt comparison
Pilsner Malt vs Extra Pale Ale Malt
Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Extra Pale Ale Malt is a base malt from Simpsons Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives (web)), 1 kg of Pilsner Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Extra Pale Ale Malt. Their colour is similar (3.2–4 and ≤ 3.9 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 240 versus 150–300 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 80.5%.
| Pilsner MaltGladfield Malt | Extra Pale Ale MaltSimpsons Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Simpsons Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | – |
| Colour (EBC) | 3.2–4 | ≤ 3.9 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 240 | 150–300 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 80.5 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | – |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 8.1–9.7 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | 38–42 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 90 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | American Pale Ale, Berliner Weisse, Black IPA, Blonde Ale, Double IPA, Dubbel, Dunkelweizen, Gose |
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