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Circular pile of Gambrinus Rye Malt for brewing and distilling.

Gambrinus Rye Malt

by Gambrinus
$0.18 - $85.70
$0.18
$0.18 - $85.70
$0.18

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: Gambrinus

  • Grain Type: Specialty Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 2.0 - 4.5

  • Category: Rye

  • Notes: Spicy, grainy, bread, vanilla, sweet dough

Spicy and Robust Specialty Malt for Complex Flavor

Gambrinus Rye Malt is a high-quality specialty malt that adds complexity and depth to your beers. Known for its distinctive spicy and earthy flavors, this rye malt is perfect for enhancing the mouthfeel and flavor of a wide variety of beer styles. Whether you're brewing a rye IPA, a dark ale, or a creative hybrid style, Gambrinus Rye Malt provides a unique malt profile that sets your beer apart with its bold character and added body.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

This malt imparts a signature rye spiciness with underlying earthy, nutty, and bread-like flavors. Gambrinus Rye Malt brings a subtle richness to your beer, often complementing hop-forward and malt-heavy recipes alike. It also contributes a fuller mouthfeel, providing a slight viscosity that can make your beer feel more rounded and complex.

Typical Usage

Gambrinus Rye Malt is typically used to add complexity to a wide range of beer styles, from rye IPAs to stouts and darker ales. Depending on the desired flavor intensity, this malt can make up 5-15% of the grain bill, contributing its signature spice and depth without overwhelming other ingredients. It can also be used in combination with base malts to build a more robust malt backbone.

Brewing Tips

  • Beer Styles: Perfect for rye IPAs, rye pale ales, stouts, dark ales, and hybrid styles.
  • Lovibond: 3-5L
  • Flavor Profile: Spicy, earthy, nutty, with notes of rye bread and a rich mouthfeel.
  • Usage: Ideal as a specialty malt, typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill for added spice and complexity.

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.