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FOR T H E BES T BEER

A World of BEST MALT For Brewers

Around the World

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Headquarters Heidelberg

Malthouse Kreimbach 55,000 mt p.a.

Malthouse Wallertheim18,000 mt p.a.

Malthouse Karlsruhe15,000 mt p.a.

The MaltOur first class BEST 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. The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions. Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, light colour and high enzymatic activity. BEST Pilsen Malt is also available in organic-quality.

Use Perfectly suited for premium pilsner, lager, ale, kölsch, light beer as well as for other beers.

Rate100% of the grainbill.

Specification* min max

Moisture content % 5.0

Extract fine grind. dry basis % 80.5

Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.0

Viscosity (8.6%) mPa·s 1.60

Friability % 80.0

Glassiness % 3.0

Protein. dry basis % 9.0 11.5

Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 610 780

Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0

min max

Wort colour

EBC 3.0 4.0

L 1.6 2.0

Wort pH EH 5.80 6.10

Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0

Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0

Diastatic Power WK 250

Beta-Glucan (45° C) mg/l 300


BEST Pilsen Malt

* The values are harvest dependent

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The MaltBEST Heidelberg Malt is suitable for brewing beers extremely light in colour. It can be used for the same applications as BEST Pilsen Malt and imparts a fresh, rounded beer flavour. The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions. Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, very light colour and high enzymatic activity.

UsePerfectly suited for premium pilsner, lager, ale, kölsch, light beer as well as for other beers.







Friability % 80.0

Glassiness % 3.0




min max

Wort colour

EBC 2.0 3.0

L 1.2 1.6


Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0





BEST Heidelberg Malt


The MaltBEST Pale Ale Malt deepens the light “golden” colour of top-fermented beers, creating a pleasant flavour.The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.It is an excellent base malt for brewing many different styles of British Pale Ale as well as for brewing Kölsch beer. UsePerfectly suited for pale ale, kölsch, pilsner as well as for other beers.

Rate 100% of the grainbill.






Friability % 80.0

Glassiness % 3.0



min max


Wort colour

EBC 5.0 7.0

L 2.3 3.1


Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0



BEST Pale Ale Malt


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The MaltBEST Vienna Malt deepens the light and brilliant colour of the beer and creates a pleasant, full-bodied taste.Selected malting barley is used to produce the malt and it is crea-ted according to a special malting process. This malt also has a high enzymatic potential.The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.

UsePerfectly suited for vienna, amber lager, golden ale, märzen, porter as well as for other beers.







Friability % 78.0

Glassiness % 3.0


min max



Wort colour

EBC 7.0 10.0

L 3.1 4.2


Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0


BEST Vienna Malt


The MaltBEST Munich Malt intensifies the colour of the beer and emphasises the malt aroma of dark beer in an inviting way. This malt is produced using a special malting process designed to bring out certain desirable qualities, such as high solubility. The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions. The BEST Munich Malt is available in two different colour levels.

Use Perfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale, amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.

Rate Up to 100% of the grainbill.






Friability % 76.0

Glassiness % 3.0


min max


Kolbach index % 47.0

Wort colour

EBC 10 20

L 4.2 8.0


Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0


BEST Munich Malt


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The MaltBEST Munich Malt dark intensifies the colour of the beer and empha-sises the malt aroma of dark beer in an inviting way.This malt is produced using a special malting process designed to bring out certain desirable qualities, such as high solubility. The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.The BEST Munich Malt is available in two different colour levels. with 20–30 EBC.

UsePerfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale, amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.

RateUp to 100% of the grainbill.






Friability % 76.0

Glassiness % 3.0


min max



Wort colour

EBC 20 30

L 8 12


Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0


BEST MUNICH MALT DARK


The MaltBEST Melanoidin Malt contains a particularly large amount of dextrins. It gives the beer a strong flavour and a slightly red-dish colour. The full-bodied nature of the beer is enhanced.It is produced according to a special kilning process. The malt is characterised by its ease of processing.The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.

UsePerfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale, amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.

Rate5 to 50% of the grainbill.




Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour

EBC 50 80

L 19 30


BEST MELANOIDIN MALT


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The MaltBEST Red X malt is specially created 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. As with all BEST malts, BEST Red X is produced using a special mal-ting proce-dure exclusively from two-rowed spring malting barley from recognized and thoroughly tested barley varieties.

UsePerfectly suited for all red-tinted beers, amber beer, wheat beer, altbier, ale, dark beer as well as for other beers.

RateUp to 100% of the grainbill (100% recommended for red-tinted beers).





Wort colour

EBC 28 32

L 11 13


BEST RED X


The MaltBEST Caramel Malt Pils optimises the foam properties and full-bodied character of the beer. The malt character resemb-les that of BEST Pilsner malt.The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.After the germination is finished, the green malt is stewed and gently roasted using a special process. This produces the special caramel aroma. As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and superior flavour.

UsePerfectly suited for pilsner, light beer, lager, kölsch, reduced-alcohol beer, special beer as well as for other dark beers.






Wort colour

EBC 3.0 7.0

L 1.6 3.1


BEST CARAMEL MALT PILS


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The MaltBEST Caramel Malt light reinforces the typical “caramely” malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a darker colour and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer.After the germination is finished, the green malt is stewed and gently roasted using a special process. This produces the special caramel aroma. As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and superior flavour.

UsePerfectly suited for light beer, wheat beer, lager, reduced-alcohol beer, non-alcoholic beer, special beer as well as for other dark beers.






Wort colour

EBC 20 40

L 8 16


BEST CARAMEL MALT LIGHT


The MaltBEST Aromatic Malt will impart a distinct, almost exaggerated malt aroma and flavour to dark lagers, amber 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 superior flavour. UsePerfectly suited for light and dark beer, wheat beer, dark ale, porter, stout, bock, special beer as well as for many other beers.






Wort colour

EBC 40 60

L 16 23


BEST AROMATIC MALT


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The MaltBEST Caramel Malt dark (crystal malt) reinforces the typi-cal “caramely” malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a significantly darker colour and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer.After the germination is finished, the green malt is stewed and roasted using a special process. The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer requi-rements within a range of ± 10%.As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics

and superior flavour.BEST Caramel Malt dark is available on two colour levels.

UsePerfectly suited for lager, märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock, special beer as well as for many other beers.






Wort colour

EBC 60 120

L 23 46


BEST CARAMEL MALT DARK


(Crystal Malt)

The MaltBEST Caramel Malt extra dark (crystal malt) reinforces the typical “caramely” malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a significantly darker colour and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer.After the germination is finished, the green malt is stewed and roasted using a special process. The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer require-ments within a range of ± 10%.As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and superior flavour.BEST Caramel Malt dark is available on two colour levels. UsePerfectly suited for lager, märzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock, special beer as well as for many other beers.






Wort colour

EBC 120 250

L 46 95


BEST CARAMEL MALT EXTRA DARK


(Crystal Malt)

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The MaltBEST Special X malt imparts to beer – depending on the amount in the grist – an intense malty-sweet flavor reminiscent of raisins or dried fruit. The beer possesses an amber-color 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 produced according to a unique malting process and is very gently kilned afterwards. This creates a malt with an un-commonly mild flavor that despite its dark color exhibits very pleasant nuances. The finest two-rowed summer malting barley varieties and

careful malting practices employing state-of-the-art techniques form the foundation for this very distinctive malt with an exceptional flavor and aroma.

UsePerfectly suited for amber-colored beers, all types of dark beer, altbier, bock,schwarzbier, alcohol-free malt-based beverages, Belgian-style beers such as abbey and trappist beers, English-style beers such as amber ales, dark ales, porters and stouts.






Wort colour

EBC 300 400

L 115 150

Wort pH EH 5.80

BEST SPECIAL X MALT


The MaltBEST Black Malt (roasted malt) gives the beer greater depth of colour and adds fine nuances of chocolate or coffee aromas. The malt flavour is also emphasised. The foam characteristics are not affected.The malt is produced from green or kiln-dried malt in an intensive roasting process.The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer requirements within a range of ± 5%. UsePerfectly suited for schwarzbier, dark beer, stout, porter, ale, bock, altbier as well as for all beer styles for coloration.




Wort colour

EBC 800 1500

L 300 570

BEST BLACK MALT


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The MaltBEST Wheat Malt emphasises the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented flavour 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.

UsePerfectly suited for wheat beer, light beer, reduced-alcohol and non-alcoholic beer, top-fermented beer, kölsch, ale as well as for many other beers.








min max


Wort colour

EBC 3.5 6.0

L 1.8 2.7



BEST WHEAT MALT


The MaltBEST Wheat Malt dark emphasises the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented flavour of wheat beer in the same way as the light wheat malt. In addition, the colour and the aroma of the beer is intensified.It is produced from high quality brewing wheat. Malting processes adapted to the raw material highlight the particular qualities of this malt.

UsePerfectly suited for dark wheat beer, top-fermented beer, reduced- alcohol beer, non-alcoholic beer, ales as well as for many other beers.








min max Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0

Wort colour

EBC 16 20

L 6.5 8.0



BEST WHEAT MALT DARK


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The MaltBEST Chit Malt is used for balancing the characteristic of a highly solubilized malt and for promoting foam formation and increasing foam stability.The malt is produced from the same high quality two-row spring barley as used for our other malts.

UsePerfectly suited for all beers.







Wort colour

EBC 2.0 3.0

L 1.2 1.6

BEST CHIT MALT


The MaltBEST Smoked Malt gives beer a typical smoky flavour (similar to that in smoked ham). The quantity used will influence the intensity of the beech wood or whisky flavour.This malt can also be used for distillates. It has a high enzymatic activity.

UsePerfectly suited for smoked beer, lager, wheat beer, dark beer, porter, bock, distillates (Whisky).







Wort colour

EBC 4.0 8.0

L 2.0 3.5


BEST SMOKED MALT


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Shelf Life minimum

24months

The MaltBEST Acidulated Malt reduces the pH of the wort. This results in improved enzyme activity of the mash, greater yield and flavour stability as well as a lighter colour and a balanced aroma in the fini-shed beer. It also represents an interesting alternative for breweries that have no mash acidification.

UsePerfectly suited for pilsner, lager, light beer as well as for all beer styles for optimizing pH.





Wort colour

EBC 3.0 6.0

L 1.6 2.7


Acidity % 40 50

BEST ACIDULATED MALT


Delivery BESTMALZ products are available all over the world either directly from BESTMALZ or through one of our distribution partners. Please feel free to contact us for information regarding delivery options.

Packaging All of our malts can be ordered in bulk, in 25 kg/55 lbs or 50 kg/110 lbs sacks as well as in super sacks (FIBC) 600 – 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), our malts retain their excellent quality for a minimum of 24 months.

Remarks All of our malts are produced in accordance with the purity guidelines of the German Reinheitsgebot of 1516. 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. This means that the specifications given here are subject to seasonal variation and are based on a minimum level of quality for the harvested grain.

Please find more information on our website at www.bestmalz.com.

Service Should you need personal assistance, one of our experts will be happy to advise you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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