Malt comparison
Pilsner Malt vs Bohemian Pilsner Malt
Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Bohemian Pilsner Malt is a base malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Pilsner Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Bohemian Pilsner Malt. Their colour is similar (3.2–4 and 3–5 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 80%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Pilsner MaltGladfield Malt | Bohemian Pilsner MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 3.2–4 | 3–5 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 240 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 80 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–12 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 35–41 | 38–42 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 82 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | High |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Bohemian Bock, Bohemian Pilsener, Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Czech Pale Lager, Gose, Saison, Wheat Wine |
| Specification | – |
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