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Briess Briess Pilsen Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Briess Pilsen Malt

by Briess
$0.16 - $79.99
$0.16
$0.16 - $79.99
$0.16

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

  • Grain Type: Base Malts

  • Lovibond:

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Clean, Light Base Malt for Crisp Lagers and Pale Ales

Low Color, High Extract – Ideal for Pilsners, Kölsch, and Session Beers

Briess Pilsen Malt, also referred to as Pilsner Malt, is an exceptionally light and clean American base malt produced from 2-row barley. Kilned to a very pale color of just 1.2° Lovibond, it contributes a delicate malt backbone without overshadowing hops or specialty grains. This malt offers high extract potential and excellent enzymatic power, making it ideal for both traditional lagers and hop-forward modern styles.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

Expect a clean, sweet graininess with subtle notes of honey, raw cereal, and fresh malt. Briess Pilsen Malt is prized for its neutral flavor contribution and excellent clarity, allowing brewers to showcase hops, yeast, or specialty malt character with precision.

Typical Usage

This malt can make up 100% of the grain bill and is commonly used in Pilsners, Kölsch, American lagers, cream ales, pale ales, and blonde ales. Its low color and high diastatic power also make it a versatile base for mixed grain bills, especially when brewing light or delicate beers that require a neutral malt foundation.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Pilsner, American Lager, Kölsch, Blonde Ale, Cream Ale, Pale Ale, Belgian Golden Ale
  • Lovibond: ~1.2°L
  • Flavor Profile: Clean, crisp, grainy, slightly sweet, light honey note
  • Usage: Can be used as 100% of the grist for light, clean beer styles

Packaging Options

Sold by the ounce for custom recipe building or in full 50 lb bags for frequent brewers looking to save on cost. Milling and grain bill blending available upon request.

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.