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1 Our BEST Malt Malt tradition since 1899

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Headquarters Ma Heidelberg Frankfurt in Main Wallertheim Karlsruhe KreimbachKaulbach

Malthouse HESSEN Kreimbach 55,000 mt p.a. Mo Main We r r KreimbachKaulbach RLAND

ARLAND Frankfurt Magdeburg Lei ser EINLANDNELANDLATINATE ALZ NORDRHEIN- Aller Neckar

4 ser l NIEDERSACHSEN Hannover Wiesbaden We ne WESTFALEN l se da INELANDEINLANDarbruecken arbrücken LATINATE ALZ Wiesbaden Erfurt Heidelberg Headquarters Ma Heidelberg Frankfurt in Main Wallertheim Karlsruhe KreimbachKaulbach Heidelberg Stuttgart Neckar Karlsruhe Rheinine Stuttgart Rheinine THÜRINGEN a Ful Malthouse HESSEN Kreimbach 55,000 mt p.a. Mo Main We r r KreimbachKaulbach RLAND arbruecken arbrücken Malthouse Wallertheim 18,000 mt p.a. Wallertheim Düsseldorf ARLAND Frankfurt Magdeburg Lei ser EINLANDNELANDLATINATE ALZ NORDRHEIN- Aller Neckar Mo se Ems Elbe da BREMEN We Ful HESSEN Donau BAVARIA BADEN- BAYERN Munich München WUERTTEMBERG WÜRTTEMBERG BADENWUERTTEMBERG WÜRTTEMBERG

5 erra BERLIN Potsdam BEST Heidelberg 6 BEST Pilsen Malt 7 BEST Pale Ale 8 BEST Vienna 9 BEST Munich 10 BEST Munich Dark 11 BEST Red X 12 BEST Melanoidin Light 13 BEST Melanoidin 14 BEST Caramel Pils 15 BEST Caramel Hell 16 BEST Caramel Aromatic 17 BEST Caramel Amber 18 BEST Caramel Munich I 19 BEST Caramel Munich II 20 BEST Caramel Munich III 21 BEST Special X 22 BEST Chocolate 23 BEST Black Malt 24 BEST Black Malt extra 25 BEST Wheat Malt 26 BEST Wheat Malt Dark 27 BEST Chit Malt 28 onau DPeated BEST BEST Acidulated Malt 31 BEST Spelt Malt 32 BEST Organic Pilsen Malt 33 BEST Roasted Barley 34 Ma El be G How to use this brochure Dresden In this brochure, BESTMALZ products are arranged in the order of color, from lighsachsen ter BEST Heidelberg to roasted BEST Black Malt. Additional specialty products can be found at the end of the brochure. The color is indicated at the bottom of each malt description. A photo showing the actual color of the malt kernel exterior as well as the color of the boiled wort brewed to 12 degrees Plato in a beer glass topped with foam is included for each type of malt. Each product has images below its product name indicating the special aroma characteristics of the malt, e.g. the coffee and bready flavors of BEST Black Malt extra are indicated by coffee beans and a loaf of bread, respectively. The maximum recommended percentage of the grain bill is indicated at the top of each section next to the product name. Most technical specifications can be found in the tables and text. For more information, visit our website at in BEST Smoked BAVARIA BAYERN

BEST HEIDELBERG up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.

6 BEST HEIDELBERG up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L 1.5 Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) BEST Heidelberg is used especially for brewing beers extremely light in color. It forms an excellent light and enzymerich foundation for almost all beer styles. Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, very light color and high enzymatic activity. For premium pilsner, lager, Märzen, ale, Kölsch, light beers

up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.0 11.

7 up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) BEST PILSEN MALT BEST Pilsen Malt gives beer a fresh and rounded taste. It is used for all types of beers based on basically barley malt. It forms an excellent light and enzyme-rich foundation for almost all beer styles. Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, light color and high enzymatic activity. BEST Pilsen Malt is also available in organic quality. For premium pilsner, lager, ale, Kölsch, light beers

BEST PALE ALE up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.

0 ß-Glucan (65 C) 350.0 BEST Pale Ale deepens the light golden color of top-fermented beers, creating a pleasant flavor.

8 BEST PALE ALE up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) BEST Pale Ale deepens the light golden color of top-fermented beers, creating a pleasant flavor. It forms an excellent enzyme-rich foundation for intensive colored beer styles. It is an excellent base malt for brewing many different styles of British pale ale as well as for brewing Kölsch beer. For pale ale, Kölsch and many more beers

0 ß-Glucan (65 C) 350.0 BEST VIENNA BEST Vienna deepens the light and brilliant color of the beer and creates a pleasant, full-bodied and malty taste.

9 up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) BEST VIENNA BEST Vienna deepens the light and brilliant color of the beer and creates a pleasant, full-bodied and malty taste. Selected malting barley is used to produce the malt and it is created according to a special malting process. This malt has a high enzymatic potential. For Vienna, amber lager, golden ale and porter

BEST MUNICH up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 78.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.

0 BEST Munich intensifies the color of the beer. It emphasizes the malt aroma of dark beer in an exciting way. It forms an excellent enzyme-rich foundation for all color-intensive beer styles.

10 BEST MUNICH up to 100% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 78.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) BEST Munich intensifies the color of the beer. It emphasizes the malt aroma of dark beer in an exciting way. It forms an excellent enzyme-rich foundation for all color-intensive beer styles. This malt is produced using a special malting process designed to bring out certain desirable qualities, such as high solubility. For all darker beer styles like Alt, brown ale, dark ale, dark wheat, stout, Märzen, dark lager, amber and bock beer

up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 78.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.0 12.

11 up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 78.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) MUNICH DARK BEST Munich Dark gives a pleasant full-bodied and malty flavor. The impact when using this darker malt is similar to BEST Munich: the color is even more intensified, the malt aroma is strengthened. Enzyme richness of this malt offers opportunities for brewing strongly colored beers. The production process for this malt is similar to the lighter variant of our BEST Munich. For all darker beer styles like Alt, brown ale, dark ale, dark wheat, stout, dark lager, amber and bock beer

BEST up to 100% RED X Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 79.0 Friability % 76.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 750 28 32 L 11 13 Wort ph 5.4 6.

Offering exceptional reliability and optimal processability, BEST Red X can be employed to brew consistently fiery beers with intense reddish hues.

12 BEST up to 100% RED X Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 79.0 Friability % 76.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 Soluble nitrogen mg/100g L Wort ph Diastatic Power WK BEST Red X has been invented for brewing red-tinted beers. You can use BEST Red X for up to 100% of your grain bill no other malt is required. Offering exceptional reliability and optimal processability, BEST Red X can be employed to brew consistently fiery beers with intense reddish hues. Its full-bodied flavor and attractive, unique color coupled with easy handling in the brewery, make BEST Red X the best choice for creating a broad range of new beers, such as red-tinted wheat beers. For amber beer, wheat beer, Alt, ale, dark beer and all reddish beer styles

up to 70% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 40 60 L 16 23 Wort ph 5.0 5.8 Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.

13 up to 70% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 MELANOIDIN LIGHT BEST Melanoidin Light contains an appreciable amount of dextrins and Maillard products, which emphasize the rich taste and flavor stability of the beer. It gives the beer a fuller flavor and a slightly reddish color. The fullbodied nature of the beer is enhanced. It is produced according to a special kilning process. For all darker beers, full flavored Alt, amber beer, Märzen, stout, Scottish or Irish red ales or bock beer styles

BEST MELANOIDIN up to 50% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 61 80 L 23 31 Wort ph 5.0 5.

The full-bodied nature of the beer is enhanced. It is produced according to a special kilning process.

14 BEST MELANOIDIN up to 50% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 BEST Melanoidin contains a particularly large amount of dextrins. It gives the beer a strong flavor and a reddish color. The full-bodied nature of the beer is enhanced. It is produced according to a special kilning process. Without any problems can it be used in percentages of up to 50% despite its strongly coloring impact. For Alt, Märzen, dark lager, other dark beers, stout, brown ale, dark ale, amber beer and bock beer

up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 3.0 7.0 L 1.6 3.

8 BEST CARAMEL PILS BEST Caramel Pils optimizes the foam properties and the sweet full-bodied character of the beer.

After the germination is finished, the green malt is gently roasted with a special technique developed and optimized over

15 up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST CARAMEL PILS BEST Caramel Pils optimizes the foam properties and the sweet full-bodied character of the beer. The malt character resembles that of BEST Pilsen Malt. After the germination is finished, the green malt is gently roasted with a special technique developed and optimized over many years by our BESTMALZ malt masters. This process is responsible for our unique BESTMALZ Caramel aromas. As all our Caramel malts, this malt impresses with excellent processing characteristics and with a superior flavor. For pilsner, light beers, lager, Kölsch, reduced-alcohol beer, beer specialties

BEST CARAMEL HELL up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 20 40 L 8.0 16 Wort ph 5.0 5.

16 BEST CARAMEL HELL up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST Caramel Hell reinforces the typical caramely malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a darker color and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied creamy character of the beer. After the germination is finished, the green malt is gently roasted using a special process. This creates the special caramel aroma. This malt is produced by our specifically developed germination and roasting technique. The malt has a unique honey tasting flavor and impresses with an elegant touch of sweatness. It has excellent processing characteristics. This malt has rich and superior flavors. For light beers, Märzen, wheat beers, lager, reduced- and non-alcohol beers as well as for dark beers

up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 41 60 L 16 23 Wort ph 5.0 5.

17 up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST CARAMEL AROMATIC BEST Caramel Aromatic will impart a distinct, almost exaggerated malt aroma and flavor to red lagers, amber lagers, dark lagers, German bocks and other beer styles, even at a rate as low as 10%. As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and its superior flavor. For light and dark beers, wheat beer, dark ale, porter, stout, bock beers; particularly suited for red lagers based on caramel aroma as well as for various other beers

BEST CARAMEL AMBER up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 61 80 L 23 31 Wort ph 5.0 5.

18 BEST CARAMEL AMBER up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST Caramel Amber reinforces the typical caramely malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a darker color and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer. After the germination is finished, the green malt is gently roasted using a special process. This produces the unique BESTMALZ caramel aroma. For Märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock beer, amber ale, amber lager as well various other beers

up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 81 100 L 31 38 Wort ph 5.0 5.

19 up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST CARAMEL MUNICH I BEST Caramel Munich I brings out the full spectrum of caramel taste that nature has put in the kernel. Like our other caramels, this malt will darken your beer and stabilize its foam. Depending on grain bill composition nuts and almonds may be reflected. Like all our BESTMALZ caramels, BEST Caramel Munich I to III are produced by using a unique germination and roasting technique. Our malt masters have developed this gentle but yet effective process in order to generate caramel tastes of different variations and degrees. As a result, all BEST Caramels have great processing features and are highly comfortable in their use. For Alt, Märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock as well as for other beers

BEST CARAMEL MUNICH II up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 110 130 L 42 49 Wort ph 5.0 5.

20 BEST CARAMEL MUNICH II up to 50% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST Caramel Munich II is our mid range Munich caramel: very caramely, adding deep color, increasing foam stability. In addition, it enhances the fullbodied character of the beer with intensive nut flavors. BEST Caramel Munich I to III are produced by using a unique germination and roasting technique. Our malt masters have developed this gentle but yet effective process in order to generate caramel tastes of different variations and degrees. All our BEST Caramels have unique processing features and are highly comfortable in their use. For lager, Märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock beer as well as other beers

up to 40% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 131 200 L 50 76 Wort ph 5.0 5.

21 up to 40% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph BEST CARAMEL MUNICH III BEST Caramel Munich III (crystal malt) intensifies the beer color and malty aroma of dark caramels and dried fruits. It gives the beer a significantly darker color and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer with flavor of intensive roasted almond. BEST Caramel Munich I to III are produced by using a unique germination and roasting technique. Our malt masters have developed this gentle but yet effective process in order to generate caramel tastes of different variations and degrees. Brew masters love this dark malt for its unique features. For lager, Märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock beer as well as other beers

BEST SPECIAL X up to 20% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 300 400 L 115 150 Wort ph 5.

22 BEST SPECIAL X up to 20% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % L Wort ph 5.8 BEST Special X imparts to beer depending on the amount in the grist a smooth roasty flavor reminiscent of raisins or dried fruit. The beer possesses a chestnut to dark hue (depending on rate) and an aromatic and harmonious full-bodied character. The malt does not, however, introduce bitter roasted flavors but rather brings a mild smoothness to beer without any of the astringent qualities associated with other dark malts. BEST Special X is a cool and crafty malt-product. Any craft-brewer should try-out this malt in his or her creations and impress with a rich mix of flavors. For amber-colored beers, all types of dark beer, Belgian styles like Abbey, Trappist beer, Belgian Ales and Dutch-style beers (wit beers)

It adds fine nuances of chocolate, nut, or coffee aromas. Dosages up to 10% are possible without any bitter pyrazine flavor.

23 up to 10% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 75.0 * L * deviation ± 10% BEST CHOCOLATE BEST Chocolate gives the beer an even darker color like dark chocolate. It adds fine nuances of chocolate, nut, or coffee aromas. Dosages up to 10% are possible without any bitter pyrazine flavor. The color of the foam will not be affected but foam stability will be improved. The malt is produced from green or kiln-dried malt in a gentle roasting process. For all darker beer styles like Alt, brown ale, dark ale, stout and bock beer

BEST BLACK MALT up to 5% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 65.

intensive nuances of chocolate or coffee aromas. The malt flavor is also emphasized.

While roasting can result in undesirable pyrazine tastes, our BESTMALZ roasting technology applies the heat in a state-of-the-art

24 BEST BLACK MALT up to 5% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 65.0 * L * deviation ± 10% BEST Black Malt (roasted malt) gives the beer greater depth of color and adds more intensive nuances of chocolate or coffee aromas. The malt flavor is also emphasized. The malt is produced from green or kiln-dried malt which is roasted using a smooth and gentle technology. While roasting can result in undesirable pyrazine tastes, our BESTMALZ roasting technology applies the heat in a state-of-the-art fashion. Evenly roasted malt kernels with optimal processing features are the outcomes of this advanced and technique fine tuned by our experienced malt masters. For German style Schwarzbier, other dark beers, stout, porter, ale, bock beer, Dusseldorf style Alt

colors and intensive roasted bread, dark chocolate or coffee notes. The malt flavor is also emphasized.

25 up to 5% Moisture content % 4.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 65.0 * L * deviation ± 10% BEST BLACK MALT extra BEST Black Malt extra (roasted malt) gives the beer extremely deep colors and intensive roasted bread, dark chocolate or coffee notes. The malt flavor is also emphasized. Similar to the somewhat lighter BEST Black Malt, the extra version is also produced from green or kiln-dried malt which is roasted using a smooth and gentle technology. While roasting can result in undesirable pyrazine tastes, our BESTMALZ roasting technology applies the heat in a state-of-the-art fashion. This malt is as black as great malt can be. It will enrich your brew with a wild spectrum of tastes. For Dusseldorf style dark beer (Alt), other dark beer styles, stout, porter, ale and bock beer

0 Diastatic Power WK 250.0 BEST Wheat Malt emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented flavor of wheat beer.

26 BEST WHEAT MALT up to 60% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 82.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.99 Protein, dry basis % 13.5 Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0 Diastatic Power WK BEST Wheat Malt emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented flavor of wheat beer. It is produced from high quality brewing wheat. Malting processes adapted to the raw material highlight the particular qualities of this malt. For top-fermented beers, light beer, Kölsch, ale, reduced-alcohol and non alcoholic beers

27 up to 60% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 82.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.95 Protein, dry basis % 14.0 Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0 Diastatic Power WK BEST WHEAT MALT DARK BEST Wheat Malt Dark emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented flavor of wheat beer. Very much like our brighter version of BEST Wheat Malt does. This malt, however, adds color and intensifies the aroma. It is produced from high quality brewing wheat. Malting processes adapted to the raw material highlight the particular qualities of this malt. For top-fermented beers, ale, reduced-alcohol and non alcoholic beers

0 BEST Chit Malt is used for balancing the characteristics of strongly solubilized malt.

28 BEST CHIT MALT up to 15% Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 50.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 Kolbach index % L Diastatic Power WK BEST Chit Malt is used for balancing the characteristics of strongly solubilized malt. When using this malt, foam formation is promoted and foam stability increases. The malt is produced from the same two-rowed spring barley as used for all other BESTMALZ malt types. For all beers to optimize foam stability

up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 77.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.5 13.0 3.0 8.0 L 1.6 3.5 Wort ph 5.6 6.1 Diastatic Power WK 250.

29 up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 77.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph Diastatic Power WK SMOKED BEST Smoked gives beer a typical smoky flavor similar to that in smoked ham. The quantity used will influence the intensity of the beech wood or whisky flavor. This malt can not only be used for beer but also for distillate production. It has high enzymatic activity. For lager, wheat beer, dark beer, porter, bock beer, distillates (whisky)

BEST PEATED up to 100% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 78.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.5 13.0 3.0 8.0 L 1.7 3.6 Wort ph 5.6 6.

The smoke imparts a strong smoky, phenolic flavor which is reflected in the malt aroma. Brewers can use up to 100% in the grain bill.

30 BEST PEATED up to 100% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 78.0 Fine-coarse difference % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph Diastatic Power WK Phenols ppm 5 50 BEST Peated is smoked over a peat fire using the best available peat. The smoke imparts a strong smoky, phenolic flavor which is reflected in the malt aroma. Brewers can use up to 100% in the grain bill. Depending on the composition and intensity in the grain bill this malt will generate flavors from light to intense peat and earthy tastes. Great not only for beers but also for distillates. For smoked beers, wheat beers, export beer, porter, bock beer and distillates. Due to its unique taste and smell BEST Peated can be used in many ways

up to 5% Moisture content % 8.0 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 76.0 Protein, dry basis % 12.0 3.0 8.0 L 1.6 2.7 Wort ph 3.5 4.

31 up to 5% Moisture content % 8.0 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 76.0 Protein, dry basis % L Wort ph Acidity % BEST ACIDULATED MALT BEST Acidulated Malt reduces the ph of the mash. This results in improved enzyme activity of the mash, greater yield and flavor stability as well as a lighter color and a balanced aroma in the finished beer. It also represents an interesting alternative for breweries that have no mash acidification. For all beer styles for optimizing ph

BEST SPELT MALT up to 60% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 82.0 Fine-coarse difference % 3.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.95 Protein, dry basis % 14.0 Kolbach index % 33.0 44.0 3.

Spelt is an ancient grain and is known to possess a number of health benefits. For this reason, spelt was the favorite grain of the medieval pioneers of today s health movement.

32 BEST SPELT MALT up to 60% Moisture content % 5.5 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 82.0 Fine-coarse difference % 3.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.95 Protein, dry basis % 14.0 Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0 BEST Spelt Malt is used for producing full-bodied, top-fermented beers. Spelt is an ancient grain and is known to possess a number of health benefits. For this reason, spelt was the favorite grain of the medieval pioneers of today s health movement. German nun, Hildegard von Bingen, born in the year 1098 is famous for using spelt in her recipes. Likewise, spelt beer, is considered highly digestible and conducive to good health. This malt improves foam stability. It can also have other positive effects in the brewing process. For spelt beer, top-fermented beers, multi-grain beers, wheat beer

up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % 9.0 11.

0 ORGANIC PILSEN MALT BEST Organic Pilsen Malt gives beer a fresh and rounded taste. It can be used for all types of light beer.

33 up to 100% BEST Moisture content % 4.9 Extract fine grind, dry basis % 80.5 Fine-coarse difference % 2.0 Viscosity (8.6%) mpa s 1.60 Friability % 81.0 Glassiness % 2.5 Protein, dry basis % Soluble nitrogen mg/100g Kolbach index % L Wort ph Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0 Diastatic Power WK ß-Glucan (65 C) ORGANIC PILSEN MALT BEST Organic Pilsen Malt gives beer a fresh and rounded taste. It can be used for all types of light beer. It also forms an excellent light and enzyme-rich foundation for almost all beer styles. Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, light color and high enzymatic activity. As a base for all organic beer styles, like organic lager, organic ale, organic Kölsch and many more

BEST ROASTED BARLEY up to 5% Moisture content % 5.5 1200 1400 L 450 529 Wort ph 5.6 6.1 BEST Roasted Barley imparts a characteristic deep dark color to beer.

34 BEST ROASTED BARLEY up to 5% Moisture content % L Wort ph BEST Roasted Barley imparts a characteristic deep dark color to beer. Depending on the amount used in the grain bill, the flavor profile can exhibit intense roasty notes and bitterness reminiscent of black coffee or Italian espresso. The foam stability of the beer is also improved. For dry Irish stouts, black beer, strong dark ales, porter and other beer specialties

35 Delivery All BESTMALZ malt products are manufactured in Germany. They are available all over the world either directly from us or through our highly competent distributors. Please contact us for delivery options in your specific region or country. Packaging All BEST malts can be ordered in bulk, in 25 kg/55 lbs or 50 kg/110 lbs sacks as well as in super sacks (FIBC) 500 1,000 kg/1,300 2,200 lbs. Shelf Life If stored in a cool (max. 20 C/68 F), dry place (max. 35% RH), BEST malts retain their excellent quality for a minimum of 24 months. Pure & constantly controlled quality All BEST malts are produced in accordance with the purity guidelines of the German Reinheitsgebot of We use no genetically modified raw materials. Our malts are produced in compliance with all valid food regulations and legal provisions. Of course, absolute compliance with strict statutory limits relating to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, mycotoxins and nitrosamines is guaranteed. This is checked by independent laboratories on a regular basis. All processes are conducted according to procedures that are stipulated in our quality management system in accordance with the European standard DIN-EN-ISO 9001:2008. This also comprises a HACCP system. Certification of the systems is performed regularly by the LGA InterCert. Malting barley and wheat are natural products. The specifications in this brochure, therefore, are subject to seasonal variations. However, by selecting only the best raw materials BESTMALZ guarantees utmost stability and continuity in all our malt products. For more detailed information, recipes or other company & industry related information please consult our Shelf Life minimum 24 months DE-ÖKO-024 Always ready to serve you If you have any questions our malt masters and our service crew will be happy to assist. Please call our offices in Heidelberg, Germany under or send your message to info@bestmalz.de. 35

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