Lager (Pilsner) malt is a very pale, clean base malt with high diastatic power and a light, crisp, lightly grainy character. The classic foundation for pale lagers, it can be used as the sole malt or as a base for hop- and yeast-forward styles.
- Flavour: clean, mild, grainy/crackery, lightly sweet
- Colour: very pale (approx. 1.5-2.5°L)
- Typical use: 80-100% of the grain bill
- Great in: pilsners, helles, kölsch, lagers and Belgian ales
Tip: a 90-minute boil helps drive off DMS for a cleaner finish.
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