Malt · Viking Malt
Viking Wheat Malt
Colour and analysis
- Colour
- 3–5.5 EBC
- Diastatic power
- ≥ 250 WK
- Extract (fine grind, dry basis)
- ≥ 82 %
- Max. moisture
- ≤ 6 %
- Protein
- ≤ 13 %
- Enzymatic activity
- High
Flavour and description
Wheat malt is made from high-quality wheat varieties suitable for brewing purposes. The malting process does not differ much from pilsner malt production. The final air-on temperature is normally between 72–80°C. Wheat Malt comes naturally without a husk. The diastatic power of the malt is good, while the alpha-amylase activity level is only modest. Viking Wheat Malt is used mainly for wheat beers and some other top-fermented beers. Wheat malt is also used for lager beers for flavor enrichment and to improve foam stability. A typical rate of usage is around 50% of the grist for wheat beers and approximately 20% for premium lagers.
Viking Malt · Maltster's description
Substitutes for Viking Wheat Malt
Source
- Maltster's page
- Specification (PDF)
- Viking Malt · Finland