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Use discount code "WELCOME10" for 10% off your first order.
Use discount code "WELCOME10" for 10% off your first order.
Close up image of Admiral's California Spirit malted grain and a pint glass of wort made with the barley grain to depict the color of the grain.

Admiral California Spirit | High Diastatic Power (DP) Distiller's Malt

by Admiral Maltings
$0.20 - $134.99
$0.20
$0.20 - $134.99
$0.20

We sell our grain by the ounce, and you can trust that our measurements are precise. We ensure accuracy within 0.08 ounces—equivalent to just 6-10 grain kernels—because we know how important it is for your brewing success. As fellow brewers, we treat your ingredients with the same care we use for our own. Utilize our convenient recipe builder options to combine grains as needed. Please consider combining grains to save time and materials—rest assured, your measurements will always be spot on.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: Admiral Maltings

  • Grain Type: Base Malt

  • Lovibond: 1.5 - 2.0

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes: Green malt, freshly mown grass

Admiral California Spirit Malt | 1 oz & 55 lb Bag | High DP for Distilling

Admiral California Spirit Malt is a premium base malt from Admiral Maltings, created specifically with distillers in mind. With a high diastatic power (DP), this malt is perfect for mashes that require efficient starch conversion, making it ideal for producing a variety of spirits. Made from California-grown barley, California Spirit Malt offers a robust, malty character with subtle toasty and nutty notes, bringing depth to both beer and distilled spirits.

Optimized for Small & Large Batches

Available in 1 oz quantities for testing recipes and 55 lb bags for full-scale production, California Spirit Malt gives distillers and brewers flexibility. Its high enzymatic activity also makes it suitable as a base malt in various beer styles, enhancing the overall flavor profile with a smooth, balanced maltiness.

Key Features

  • High Diastatic Power (DP): Engineered for efficient starch conversion, making it ideal for distillers.
  • California-Grown Barley: Crafted from sustainably farmed, local barley.
  • Versatile Flavor: Offers a malty, nutty, and toasty profile perfect for spirits and beers.
  • Available Sizes: Choose 1 oz for sampling or 55 lbs for production.

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.