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Rahr Premium Pilsner Malt

by Rahr
$0.18 - $84.48
$84.48
$0.18 - $84.48
$84.48

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: 1.4 - 1.6

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Rahr Premium Pilsner Malt for Clean, Delicate Pale Beer Bases

Rahr Premium Pilsner Malt is an American pilsner-style base malt for brewers who want a pale color and a clean, restrained malt profile. It is a useful choice when the grain bill needs to stay light and elegant, especially in pilsner, Helles, light lager, Kölsch-inspired, and other pale styles where a heavier base malt would get in the way.

This malt works particularly well when the goal is drinkability and clarity of expression. It gives brewers a pale, dependable base that lets hops and yeast stay visible while still providing enough malt structure to keep the beer feeling complete.

Why Brewers Choose It

  • Very pale base: Keeps beer bright and stylistically light
  • Flavor: Clean, delicate, and restrained rather than broad or heavy
  • Flexibility: Useful as the main base malt in many pale beer styles

Good Recipe Fits

Rahr Premium Pilsner Malt is a strong fit for pilsner, Helles, cream ale, blonde ale, and other light recipes. It is also useful in hop-forward pale beers where brewers want a lighter base than standard 2-row often provides. If your beer needs a pale foundation that stays clean and out of the way, this malt does that job well.

For brewers who want a very workable American pilsner-style base malt for delicate and pale recipes, Rahr Premium Pilsner Malt is a dependable option.

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.