Swaen© Pilsner Base Malt
Swaen© Pilsner is the definitive base malt for brewers who demand consistency and high performance. Crafted from the finest European two-row spring barley, it delivers a clean, well-balanced profile with a characteristic mild sweetness. Its high enzymatic strength ensures efficient starch conversion and a healthy fermentation, even when used with a significant proportion of specialty malts. While it provides the crisp, bready backbone essential for traditional European lagers, its versatile nature makes it an ideal canvas for modern craft styles like West Coast IPAs and Saisons.
Key Benefits
- High extract yield and superior enzymatic power.
- Delivers a clean, sweet, and classic cereal aroma.
- Excellent friability ensures efficient milling and lautering.
- Highly versatile base for virtually any beer style.
Applications
- Brewing: Primary base malt for Pilsners, Lagers, IPAs, Blonde Ales, and Belgian styles.
- Distilling: An excellent, high-extract source for whisky and grain-spirit mashes.
Typical Usage
- Usage Rate: Up to 100% of the total grain bill.
Technical Data / Properties
- Moisture: Max 4.5%
- Extract (dry basis): Min 81.0%
- Colour: 3.0 – 4.5 EBC (1.7 – 2.2 Lovibond)
- Total Protein: 9.0% – 11.5%
- Saccharification Time: 10 minutes
- Friability: Min 80%
Storage and Handling
Store in a temperate, low-humidity, and pest-free environment at temperatures below 20°C. Whole kernels should be used within 24 months of the manufacture date; pre-ground malt is best used within 6 months to maintain peak freshness.
Summary
A premium, reliable base malt that offers the perfect balance of flavour, colour, and enzymatic activity for professional and home craft brewing.
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