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Briess Goldpils® Vienna Malt

by Briess
$0.17 - $79.20
$79.20
$0.17 - $79.20
$79.20

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: Briess

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Rich Malt Depth with a Clean Finish and Golden Color

Classic Vienna Malt for Balanced Warmth and Biscuit Complexity

Briess Goldpils® Vienna Malt is a standout example of traditional Vienna-style malt, offering a rich, malty profile with hints of biscuity sweetness and an exceptionally clean finish. It’s lighter in color than Munich malts and less modified than standard Pale Ale malt, giving brewers a refined option for building flavor without overpowering intensity. This malt brings warm golden hues to your beer while contributing a toasty complexity that enhances malt-forward styles.

With a color of 3.5°L and a yield of 80%, Goldpils® Vienna Malt provides just the right balance of fermentables and flavor. Its moderate kiln level makes it ideal for Vienna Lagers, Märzen, Oktoberfests, and rich ales. Unlike more aggressive kilned malts, it finishes clean and crisp, making it perfect for use at high percentages—even up to 100% of the grist. It also offers enough enzymatic power to support specialty malts, even in complex, high-gravity recipes.

Flavor & Color Contributions:

  • Color: 3.5 SRM – light golden to amber hues
  • Flavor: Rich malty character with subtle biscuity notes
  • Finish: Exceptionally clean and balanced

Usage Recommendations:

  • Usage Rate: Up to 100% of the grist
  • Beer Styles: Vienna Lager, Oktoberfest/Märzen, Bock, Amber Ales, Altbier, Dark Ales
  • Flavor Boost: Use 10% or more in any style to build warm malt depth and biscuit tones
  • High Gravity: Great for strong beers like Bocks where malt character needs to shine

Grain Specifications:

  • SRM (Color): 3.5°L
  • Moisture: 3.5% Max
  • Yield (dry basis, fine grind): 80%
  • Grain Type: Vienna-style kilned malt
  • Origin: USA

Why Choose Briess Goldpils® Vienna Malt?

Briess Goldpils® Vienna Malt is the ideal choice for brewers looking to craft beers with warm color, elegant malt flavor, and clean drinkability. Its high enzymatic potential supports even complex grain bills, making it as functional as it is flavorful. Whether you're brewing a traditional Märzen or adding a touch of malt richness to an ale, this malt delivers consistent results with classic depth and clarity.

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.