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Weyermann Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt

by Weyermann
$0.17 - $80.99
$0.17
$0.17 - $80.99
$0.17

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: Weyermann

  • Grain Type: Specialty Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 8.1

  • Category: Wheat

  • Notes:

Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt

Weyermann® Dark Wheat Malt is a German wheat malt made for brewers who want the soft texture and head retention of wheat along with more color and malt depth than pale wheat can provide. Produced in Germany and typically around 6.1 to 8.1°L, it contributes a deeper golden to amber color along with bready, lightly toasty wheat character and a fuller, creamier palate.

It is especially useful in recipes where standard wheat malt feels a little too light or neutral. Dark Wheat helps add body and a more developed malt profile while still keeping that smooth wheat contribution brewers expect.

Best uses in brewing

This malt is a natural fit for Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, dark wheat ales, and other wheat-forward beers that need more color and complexity. It can also be used in smaller portions in altbier, bock, and specialty ales when you want a touch of wheat character, improved foam, and a little extra malt richness without moving into roasted territory.

Compared with pale wheat malt, the flavor here is more rounded and more developed, with notes of fresh bread, light toast, and gentle malt sweetness.

What it adds to the finished beer

  • German wheat malt with deeper color than pale wheat
  • Typical color range: 6.1 to 8.1°L
  • Flavor profile: bready, lightly toasty, smooth wheat malt character
  • Helps support body, foam stability, and a creamier mouthfeel

Good buying guidance

If you are formulating a wheat beer and want more depth than standard white wheat or pale wheat brings on its own, Dark Wheat is a smart upgrade. It gives wheat-driven beers a fuller, more traditional malt impression while still staying clean and brew-friendly. For Dunkelweizen and similar styles, it is one of the most useful specialty wheat malts to have on hand.

Sold by the ounce for recipe flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.