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Circular pile of Weyermann® Vienna Malt for homebrewing beers.

Weyermann® Vienna Malt

by Weyermann
$0.20 - $89.99
$0.20
$0.20 - $89.99
$0.20

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: Lightly Kilned & Toasted Malts

  • Lovibond: 3.8

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Weyermann® Vienna Malt

Weyermann® Vienna Malt is a classic German base malt that gives beer a warm golden color and a round, elegant malt profile. Made in Bamberg, Germany, this Vienna malt typically falls in the 2.7 to 3.8°L range and brings a smooth combination of toasted bread crust, light biscuit, and gentle honey-like malt sweetness. It is one of the easiest ways to add more malt depth than Pilsner malt without pushing a recipe into the richer, darker territory of Munich.

Where Vienna malt fits best

This is the backbone malt for Vienna lager, but it is just as useful in Märzen, Festbier, amber lagers, bocks, altbier, and plenty of ales that need a little more malt character and color. Used on its own, it creates a clean, bready, malt-forward base. Used alongside Pilsner malt, it adds depth and color without making the beer feel heavy.

Many brewers also like Vienna malt in pale ales and farmhouse-style recipes when they want a slightly fuller, toastier impression than standard 2-row provides.

What to expect in the brewhouse

  • German base malt made from barley
  • Typical color range: 2.7 to 3.8°L
  • Flavor profile: toasted bread, light biscuit, soft malt sweetness
  • Works as a base malt and can be used for a large share of the grist

Why brewers keep it around

Vienna malt is one of those grains that earns a permanent spot in a lot of breweries because it is so flexible. It can be the main character in a traditional lager or a supporting player that quietly improves body, color, and malt expression in a wide range of recipes. If a recipe feels too pale, too lean, or just a little one-dimensional, Vienna malt is often the fix.

Available by the ounce for recipe design or in full 55 lb bags for brewers who use it often.

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.