Malt comparison
Sour Grapes Malt vs Acidulated Malt
Sour Grapes Malt is a acidulated malt from Gladfield Malt; Acidulated Malt is a acidulated malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Sour Grapes Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Acidulated Malt. Colour: 3–6 EBC versus 2–5 EBC, so Acidulated Malt is the lighter one (about 1.3 times lighter). Both can make up to 5% of the grist.
| Sour Grapes MaltGladfield Malt | Acidulated MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Acidulated | Acidulated |
| Grain | – | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 3–6 | 2–5 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 26 | – |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 5 | 5 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 6.5 | ≤ 8 |
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Styles | – | light and dark beer styles for pH optimization of mash, Sour Beers |
| Specification | – |
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