Weyermann® Pale Wheat 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: 1.6 - 2.3
Category: Wheat
Notes: Bread, nut, biscuit, toffee and light caramel notes
Versatile Wheat Malt for a Smooth, Creamy Body and Bright Flavor
Weyermann® Pale Wheat Malt is a high-quality malt known for enhancing the body, head retention, and smooth mouthfeel of your beer. Made from premium wheat, this malt is perfect for brewing wheat beers, pale ales, and any style that benefits from the addition of wheat. Its soft, creamy texture and bright, bready flavor make it a versatile choice for a wide range of beer styles.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Weyermann® Pale Wheat Malt imparts a clean, bright flavor with delicate bready and grainy notes. It contributes a pale golden color to your beer and is ideal for enhancing both flavor and appearance. The malt’s smooth mouthfeel and creamy body make it a key ingredient for improving head retention and providing a fuller, more rounded texture to your brew.
Typical Usage
Pale Wheat Malt is commonly used in wheat beers, hefeweizens, Belgian ales, and pale ales, but it can also be used in a variety of beer styles to enhance mouthfeel and improve head retention. It typically makes up 10-60% of the grain bill, depending on the desired body and flavor contribution. Its light, clean flavor allows it to complement both malt-forward and hop-forward styles.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for wheat beers, hefeweizens, Belgian ales, pale ales, and other light-bodied styles.
- Lovibond: ~2-3L
- Flavor Profile: Clean, bready flavor with a creamy mouthfeel and bright finish.
- Usage: Typically used at 10-60% of the grain bill for added body, smooth texture, and improved head retention.