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BestMalz Red X® Malt

by BestMalz
$0.18 - $82.72
$0.18
$0.18 - $82.72
$0.18

We sell our grain in one-ounce increments and by the bulk bag, allowing you to buy exactly what you need for your recipes. We accurately weigh out your selected grain and offer two convenient bagging options. To get the best pricing, we encourage you to use our Grain Bill selection radial buttons (Recipe #1, 2, or 3)—this lets us combine your selected grains into a single bag, reducing labor and packaging costs, with savings passed on to you. If you prefer each grain variety bagged separately, we’re happy to accommodate, though an additional fee applies due to the extra handling required. We also offer free milling upon request!
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Elevate Your Brews with BESTMALZ Red X® Malt

BESTMALZ Red X® Malt is a specialty malt crafted to impart a distinctive red hue and rich malt complexity to a variety of beer styles. Designed for use as up to 100% of the grist, it provides exceptional process reliability and optimal processability, allowing brewers to consistently produce beers with deep red tones and a full-bodied malt character. With subtle passion fruit and sherry notes, this malt enhances the overall sensory experience of the beer.

Key Benefits

  • Intense Red Color : Provides a vibrant red hue ideal for a variety of beer styles.
  • Rich Malt Complexity : Offers a full-bodied flavor with subtle notes of passion fruit and sherry.
  • Versatile Usage : Suitable for brewing a wide range of red and red-tinted beers, including ales, Altbier, Dunkel, and wheat beers.

Typical Analysis

  • Moisture Content: Max 4.9%
  • Extract (Dry Substance): Min 79.0%
  • Wort Color: 28:32 EBC (11:13 °L)
  • Protein (Dry Basis): Max 12.0%
  • Diastatic Power: 200.0 WK

Usage Guidelines

  • Inclusion Rate: Use up to 100% of the grist. For stronger beers with higher original wort content, adding a proportion of Pilsner Malt is recommended to maintain the desired red color.
  • Beer Styles: Ideal for all reddish beers, ales, Altbier, Dunkel, and wheat beers.

Why Choose BESTMALZ Red X® Malt?

BESTMALZ Red X® Malt allows brewers to achieve a vibrant red color and rich malt complexity without the need for additional specialty malts. Its versatility and ease of use make it a valuable addition to any brewer's repertoire, ensuring consistent results with deep color and malt-forward flavor.

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.