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A World of BEST MALT
For Brewers
Around the World
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Headquarters Heidelberg
Malthouse Kreimbach
55,000 mt p.a.
Malthouse Wallertheim
18,000 mt p.a.
Malthouse Karlsruhe
15,000 mt p.a.
The Malt
Our rst class BEST Pilsen Malt gives beer a fresh and rounded
taste. It can be used for all types of light beer. It also forms an
excellent light and enzyme-rich foundation for almost all beer
styles.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley,
which was grown in the best German and European barley
regions.
Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, light
colour and high enzymatic activity.
BEST Pilsen Malt is also available in organic-quality.
Use
Perfectly suited for premium pilsner, lager, ale, klsch, light beer as well
as for other beers.
Rate
100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.5
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 80.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 11.5
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 610 780
Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0
min max

Wort colour
EBC 3.0 4.0
L 1.6 2.0
Wort pH EH 5.80 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
Diastatic Power WK 250
Beta-Glucan (45 C) mg/l 300
Beta-Glucan (65 C) mg/l 400
BEST Pilsen Malt
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Heidelberg Malt is suitable for brewing beers extremely light in
colour. It can be used for the same applications as BEST Pilsen Malt
and imparts a fresh, rounded beer avour.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which
was grown in the best German and European barley regions.
Malt characteristics: low protein levels, high extract content, very
light colour and high enzymatic activity.

Use
Perfectly suited for premium pilsner, lager, ale, klsch, light beer as well
as for other beers.
Rate
100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.5
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 80.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 11.5
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 610 780
Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0
min max

Wort colour
EBC 2.0 3.0
L 1.2 1.6
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
Diastatic Power WK 250
Beta-Glucan (45 C) mg/l 300
Beta-Glucan (65 C) mg/l 400
BEST Heidelberg Malt
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Pale Ale Malt deepens the light golden colour of top-
fermented beers, creating a pleasant avour.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring
barley, which was grown in the best German and European
barley regions.
It is an excellent base malt for brewing many different styles
of British Pale Ale as well as for brewing Klsch beer.

Use
Perfectly suited for pale ale, klsch, pilsner as well as for other beers.
Rate
100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.5
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 80.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 11.5
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 610 780
min max
Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0

Wort colour
EBC 5.0 7.0
L 2.3 3.1
Wort pH EH 5.70 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
Diastatic Power WK 250
BEST Pale Ale Malt
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Vienna Malt deepens the light and brilliant colour of the beer
and creates a pleasant, full-bodied taste.
Selected malting barley is used to produce the malt and it is crea-
ted according to a special malting process. This malt also has a high
enzymatic potential.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley,
which was grown in the best German and European barley regions.

Use
Perfectly suited for vienna, amber lager, golden ale, mrzen, porter as well
as for other beers.
Rate
100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.5
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 78.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 11.5
min max
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 650 800
Kolbach index % 37.0 44.0

Wort colour
EBC 7.0 10.0
L 3.1 4.2
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
BEST Vienna Malt
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Munich Malt intensies the colour of the beer and
emphasises the malt aroma of dark beer in an inviting way.
This malt is produced using a special malting process
designed to bring out certain desirable qualities, such as high
solubility.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley,
which was grown in the best German and European barley
regions.
The BEST Munich Malt is available in two different colour
levels.
Use
Perfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale,
amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.
Rate
Up to 100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.0
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.5
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 76.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 12.0
min max
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 650 800
Kolbach index % 47.0

Wort colour
EBC 10 20
L 4.2 8.0
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
BEST Munich Malt
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Munich Malt dark intensies the colour of the beer and empha-
sises the malt aroma of dark beer in an inviting way.
This malt is produced using a special malting process designed to
bring out certain desirable qualities, such as high solubility.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring barley, which
was grown in the best German and European barley regions.
The BEST Munich Malt is available in two different colour levels. with
2030 EBC.
Use
Perfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale,
amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.
Rate
Up to 100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.0
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 80.0
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 2.5
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.60
Friability % 76.0
Glassiness % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.0 12.0
min max
Soluble nitrogen mg/100g 650 800
Kolbach index % 47.0

Wort colour
EBC 20 30
L 8 12
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading > 2.5 mm % 90.0
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
BEST MUNICH MALT DARK
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Melanoidin Malt contains a particularly large amount of
dextrins. It gives the beer a strong avour and a slightly red-
dish colour. The full-bodied nature of the beer is enhanced.
It is produced according to a special kilning process. The malt
is characterised by its ease of processing.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring
barley, which was grown in the best German and European
barley regions.
Use
Perfectly suited for altbier, dark lager, dark beer, stout, brown ale, dark ale,
amber beer, bock as well as for other beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 50 80
L 19 30
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST MELANOIDIN MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Red X malt is specially created for brewing red-tinted beers.
You can use BEST Red X for up to 100% of your grain bill no
other malt is required. Offering exceptional reliability and optimal
processability, BEST Red X can be employed to brew consistently
ery beers with intense reddish hues. Its full-bodied avor and
attractive, unique color coupled with easy handling in the brewery,
make BEST Red X the best choice for creating a broad range of new
beers, such as red-tinted wheat beers.
As with all BEST malts, BEST Red X is produced using a special mal-
ting proce-dure exclusively from two-rowed spring malting barley
from recognized and thoroughly tested barley varieties.
Use
Perfectly suited for all red-tinted beers, amber beer, wheat beer, altbier, ale,
dark beer as well as for other beers.
Rate
Up to 100% of the grainbill (100% recommended for red-tinted beers).
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 79.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.5 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 28 32
L 11 13
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST RED X
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Caramel Malt Pils optimises the foam properties and
full-bodied character of the beer. The malt character resemb-
les that of BEST Pilsner malt.
The malt is produced from high-quality two-row spring
barley, which was grown in the best German and European
barley regions.
After the germination is nished, the green malt is stewed
and gently roasted using a special process. This produces
the special caramel aroma.
As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional
quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and superior
avour.
Use
Perfectly suited for pilsner, light beer, lager, klsch, reduced-alcohol beer,
special beer as well as for other dark beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 3.0 7.0
L 1.6 3.1
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST CARAMEL MALT PILS
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Caramel Malt light reinforces the typical caramely
malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a darker colour
and increases foam stability. In addition, it enhances the
full-bodied character of the beer.
After the germination is nished, the green malt is stewed
and gently roasted using a special process. This produces
the special caramel aroma.
As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional
quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics
and superior avour.
Use
Perfectly suited for light beer, wheat beer, lager, reduced-alcohol beer, non-
alcoholic beer, special beer as well as for other dark beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 20 40
L 8 16
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST CARAMEL MALT LIGHT
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Aromatic Malt will impart a distinct, almost exaggerated
malt aroma and avour to dark lagers, amber lagers, German
Bocks and other beer styles, even at a rate as low as 10%.
As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional
quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and
superior avour.

Use
Perfectly suited for light and dark beer, wheat beer, dark ale, porter, stout,
bock, special beer as well as for many other beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 40 60
L 16 23
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST AROMATIC MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Caramel Malt dark (crystal malt) reinforces the typi-
cal caramely malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer a
signicantly darker colour and increases foam stability. In
addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the beer.
After the germination is nished, the green malt is stewed
and roasted using a special process.
The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer requi-
rements within a range of 10%.
As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional
quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics
and superior avour.
BEST Caramel Malt dark is available on two colour levels.
Use
Perfectly suited for lager, mrzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock, special beer
as well as for many other beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 60 120
L 23 46
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST CARAMEL MALT DARK
* The values are harvest dependent
(Crystal Malt)
The Malt
BEST Caramel Malt extra dark (crystal malt) reinforces the
typical caramely malt aroma of the beer. It gives the beer
a signicantly darker colour and increases foam stability.
In addition, it enhances the full-bodied character of the
beer.
After the germination is nished, the green malt is stewed
and roasted using a special process.
The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer require-
ments within a range of 10%.
As with all BEST caramel malts, this malt is of exceptional
quality, both due to its excellent processing characteristics and superior
avour.
BEST Caramel Malt dark is available on two colour levels.

Use
Perfectly suited for lager, mrzen, wheat beer, dark beer, bock, special beer
as well as for many other beers.
Rate
5 to 50% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 120 250
L 46 95
Wort pH EH 5.40 6.10
BEST CARAMEL MALT EXTRA DARK
* The values are harvest dependent
(Crystal Malt)
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The Malt
BEST Special X malt imparts to beer depending on the amount in
the grist an intense malty-sweet avor reminiscent of raisins or
dried fruit. The beer possesses an amber-color to dark hue (depending
on rate) and an aromatic and harmonious full-bodied character.
The malt does not, however, introduce bitter roasted avors but
rather brings a mild smoothness to beer without any of the astringent
qualities associated with other dark malts.
BEST Special X is produced according to a unique malting process
and is very gently kilned afterwards. This creates a malt with an un-
commonly mild avor that despite its dark color exhibits very pleasant
nuances. The nest two-rowed summer malting barley varieties and
careful malting practices employing state-of-the-art techniques form
the foundation for this very distinctive malt with an exceptional avor and
aroma.
Use
Perfectly suited for amber-colored beers, all types of dark beer, altbier, bock,
schwarzbier, alcohol-free malt-based beverages, Belgian-style beers such as
abbey and trappist beers, English-style beers such as amber ales, dark ales,
porters and stouts.
Rate
Up to 20% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 75.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0

Wort colour
EBC 300 400
L 115 150
Wort pH EH 5.80
BEST SPECIAL X MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Black Malt (roasted malt) gives the beer greater depth of
colour and adds ne nuances of chocolate or coffee aromas.
The malt avour is also emphasised. The foam characteristics are not
affected.
The malt is produced from green or kiln-dried malt in an intensive
roasting process.
The colour of the malt can be adjusted to customer requirements
within a range of 5%.

Use
Perfectly suited for schwarzbier, dark beer, stout, porter, ale, bock,
altbier as well as for all beer styles for coloration.
Rate
Up to 5% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5

Wort colour
EBC 800 1500
L 300 570
BEST BLACK MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Wheat Malt emphasises the effervescent freshness and the
typical top-fermented avour of wheat beer.
It is produced from high quality brewing wheat. Malting processes
adapted to the raw material highlight the particular qualities of
this malt.
Use
Perfectly suited for wheat beer, light beer, reduced-alcohol and
non-alcoholic beer, top-fermented beer, klsch, ale as well as for
many other beers.
Rate
10 to 70% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 82.0
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 3.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.95
Protein. dry basis % 14.0


min max
Kolbach index % 36.0 44.0

Wort colour
EBC 3.5 6.0
L 1.8 2.7
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
BEST WHEAT MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Wheat Malt dark emphasises the effervescent freshness and
the typical top-fermented avour of wheat beer in the same way as
the light wheat malt. In addition, the colour and the aroma of the
beer is intensied.
It is produced from high quality brewing wheat. Malting processes
adapted to the raw material highlight the particular qualities of this
malt.
Use
Perfectly suited for dark wheat beer, top-fermented beer, reduced-
alcohol beer, non-alcoholic beer, ales as well as for many other
beers.
Rate
10 to 60% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 82.0
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 3.0
Viscosity (8.6%) mPas 1.95
Protein. dry basis % 14.0


min max
Kolbach index % 36.0 45.0

Wort colour
EBC 16 20
L 6.5 8.0
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
Grading < 2.2 mm % 2.0
BEST WHEAT MALT DARK
* The values are harvest dependent
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The Malt
BEST Chit Malt is used for balancing the
characteristic of a highly solubilized malt and
for promoting foam formation and increasing
foam stability.
The malt is produced from the same high
quality two-row spring barley as used for our
other malts.
Use
Perfectly suited for all beers.
Rate
10 to 15% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 50.0
Protein. dry basis % 12.0
Kolbach index % 32.0

Wort colour
EBC 2.0 3.0
L 1.2 1.6
BEST CHIT MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
The Malt
BEST Smoked Malt gives beer a typical smoky avour
(similar to that in smoked ham). The quantity used will
inuence the intensity of the beech wood or whisky
avour.
This malt can also be used for distillates. It has a high
enzymatic activity.
Use
Perfectly suited for smoked beer, lager, wheat beer,
dark beer, porter, bock, distillates (Whisky).
Rate
Up to 100% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 5.5
Extract ne grind. dry basis % 77.0
Fine-coarse-difference EBC % 3.0
Protein. dry basis % 9.5 13.0

Wort colour
EBC 4.0 8.0
L 2.0 3.5
Wort pH EH 5.60 6.10
BEST SMOKED MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
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Shelf Life
minimum
24
months
The Malt
BEST Acidulated Malt reduces the pH of the wort. This results in
improved enzyme activity of the mash, greater yield and avour
stability as well as a lighter colour and a balanced aroma in the ni-
shed beer. It also represents an interesting alternative for breweries
that have no mash acidication.
Use
Perfectly suited for pilsner, lager, light beer as well as for all beer
styles for optimizing pH.
Rate
Up to 5% of the grainbill.
Specication* min max
Moisture content % 8.0
Protein. dry basis % 13.0

Wort colour
EBC 3.0 6.0
L 1.6 2.7
Wort pH EH 3.50 4.50
Acidity % 40 50
BEST ACIDULATED MALT
* The values are harvest dependent
Delivery
BESTMALZ products are available all over the world either
directly from BESTMALZ or through one of our distribution
partners. Please feel free to contact us for information
regarding delivery options.
Packaging
All of our malts can be ordered in bulk, in 25 kg/55 lbs or 50 kg/110 lbs
sacks as well as in super sacks (FIBC) 600 1,000 kg/1,300 2,200 lbs.
Shelf Life
If stored in a cool (max. 20C/ 68F), dry place (max. 35% RH),
our malts retain their excellent quality for a minimum of 24
months.
Remarks
All of our malts are produced in accordance with the purity
guidelines of the German Reinheitsgebot of 1516. We use no
genetically modied raw materials. Our malts are produced
in compliance with all valid food regulations and legal
provisions. Of course, absolute compliance with strict statutory limits
relating to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, mycotoxins and nitrosamines
is guaranteed. This is checked by independent laboratories on
a regular basis.
All processes are conducted according to procedures that are
stipulated in our quality management system in accordance
with the European standard DIN-EN-ISO 9001:2008. This also
comprises a HACCP system. Certication of the systems is performed
regularly by the LGA InterCert. Malting barley and wheat are natural
products. This means that the specications given here are subject to
seasonal variation and are based on a minimum level of
quality for the harvested grain.
Please nd more information on our website at www.bestmalz.com.
Service
Should you need personal assistance, one of our experts will be happy to
advise you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
BESTMALZ AG
P.O. Box 10 43 20 D-69033 Heidelberg Germany
' +49 (0) 6221 6466-0 6+49 (0) 6221 6466-99
info@bestmalz de www.bestmalz.de
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