Weyermann® Barke® Vienna Malt
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: Weyermann
Grain Type: Base Malt
Lovibond: 2.7 - 3.8
Category: Barley
Notes: Pronounced malt aromas with underlying toffee notes; pleasant, soft mouthfeel
Heritage Base Malt for Rich, Malty Flavors
Weyermann® Barke® Vienna Malt is a premium, heirloom malt known for its exceptional malt sweetness and rich, complex flavors. Made from Barke® barley, this malt is ideal for brewing traditional and malt-forward beer styles, providing a well-rounded malt backbone with subtle notes of caramel, honey, and freshly baked bread. Its heritage barley variety, combined with Weyermann®’s commitment to quality, makes Barke® Vienna Malt a perfect choice for brewers looking to create rich, full-bodied beers.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Weyermann® Barke® Vienna Malt imparts a sweet, malty flavor with notes of caramel, honey, and a delicate biscuity character. Its moderate kilning gives it a beautiful golden to light amber color, making it ideal for a variety of beer styles. The malt's rich flavor enhances the depth and complexity of your brew, creating a smooth, well-rounded mouthfeel.
Typical Usage
Barke® Vienna Malt is commonly used in malt-forward beer styles such as Vienna lagers, Märzens, bocks, and other traditional European styles. It typically makes up 10-100% of the grain bill, depending on the desired malt intensity. Its balanced sweetness and full-bodied profile make it suitable for base malt or specialty malt applications, offering both color and flavor enhancement.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for Vienna lagers, Märzens, bocks, and malt-forward European styles.
- Lovibond: ~3-5L
- Flavor Profile: Sweet maltiness with notes of caramel, honey, and freshly baked bread.
- Usage: Typically used at 10-100% of the grain bill for rich malt flavor and color.