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Rahr Standard 6-Row Malt

by Rahr
$0.15 - $74.99
$0.15
$0.15 - $74.99
$0.15

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: Rahr

  • Grain Type: Base Malts

  • Lovibond: 1.7 - 2.3

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Rahr Standard 6-Row Malt for Classic American Brewing and Adjunct-Friendly Grain Bills

Rahr Standard 6-Row Malt is a traditional American base malt known for its clean grain profile and strong enzymatic power. It is especially useful in recipes that include corn, rice, or other adjuncts, which is why 6-row remains a practical choice for brewers building classic American-style lagers, cream ales, and other crisp, lighter-bodied beers.

Compared with many 2-row malts, 6-row is often selected when brewers want more enzyme strength and a more traditional American base-malt approach. That does not mean it is only for old-school recipes, but it does make it particularly relevant when the grist includes ingredients that benefit from stronger conversion support.

What Brewers Use It For

  • Adjunct lagers: A natural fit alongside corn or rice additions
  • Cream ales and classic American ales: Provides a clean, crisp malt base
  • Conversion support: Helpful when the grain bill includes lower-diastatic adjuncts

What to Expect

Rahr Standard 6-Row Malt brings a pale base and a straightforward grainy character that stays out of the way when the rest of the recipe is meant to define the beer. It is a practical choice for brewers who want utility, enzyme strength, and a classic American brewing feel rather than a richer modern pale-malt profile.

If you are building adjunct-friendly lagers or traditional American recipes and want the classic advantages of 6-row, Rahr Standard 6-Row Malt is still a very workable base malt.

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.