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Rahr Red Wheat Malt

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

  • Grain Type: Specialty Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 3 - 5

  • Category: Wheat

  • Notes:

Rahr Red Wheat Malt for Fuller Wheat Character and Foam Support

Rahr Red Wheat Malt is a useful brewing grain when the goal is a more noticeable wheat presence, stronger foam support, and a fuller palate. Compared with very neutral base malts, it helps bring a more visible wheat-driven grain character to the finished beer, which makes it especially useful in classic wheat styles and mixed-grain modern recipes.

Brewers often choose red wheat malt for hefeweizen, American wheat, hazy pale ale, and farmhouse-style beers where wheat is supposed to shape both structure and flavor. It can be used as a major part of the grist or as a supporting malt to improve body and head retention.

Why Brewers Use Red Wheat

  • Wheat flavor: Soft, bready, and more visible than a neutral base malt
  • Foam and body: Helps improve head retention and texture
  • Versatility: Works in both classic wheat beers and newer hazy or mixed-grain styles

When It Makes Sense

Red Wheat Malt is especially useful when a grain bill feels too simple or too thin and needs more wheat presence. It can also help create a more satisfying head and mouthfeel in recipes where foam quality matters. If the beer needs a more obvious wheat character rather than just quiet structural support, red wheat is often the better fit.

For brewers building wheat-forward beers or mixed-grain recipes that need more body and grain character, Rahr Red Wheat Malt is a practical choice.

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.