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Weyermann® Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt

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

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: Base Malts

  • Lovibond:

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Weyermann® Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt for Very Pale, Clean Beer Bases

Weyermann® Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt is a very light German base malt for brewers who want a pale, restrained, highly drinkable foundation. It is especially useful in recipes where color needs to stay extremely light and where the base malt should support the beer cleanly without adding too much weight or sweetness.

This makes it a natural fit for pilsner, Helles, light lager, and other pale styles where balance and clarity matter. It is also useful in pale hop-forward beers when the brewer wants to keep the grain bill light and neutral so hop and yeast character stay in focus.

What Makes It Different

  • Very pale base: Helps keep finished beer especially light in color
  • Flavor: Clean and neutral malt support rather than a broad rich malt note
  • Use case: Strong fit for delicate lagers and very pale recipes

When Brewers Choose It

Choose this malt when standard pilsner malt feels a little too broad or when the recipe’s main goal is a bright, crisp, elegant base. It is especially useful when brewers want the beer to read cleanly rather than malt-forward. In very pale lagers, that extra restraint can make a real difference.

For brewers chasing very pale color and a cleaner, lighter malt foundation, Weyermann® Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt is a smart base-malt 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.