Description
BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt 25 kg – extra pale base malt for pilsner and light beers
BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt from Bestmalz is made from selected high-quality brewing barley, and the grain barely changes colour during malting. The malt has a light, malty flavour and a wort colour of just 2.0–2.3 EBC, so it is a good fit when you want to brew especially pale beers. It is rich in enzymes and can be used as the only malt.
Characteristics
- Colour: 2.0–2.3 EBC (1.2–1.3 Lovibond)
- Flavour: grainy, lightly malty
- Recommended share: up to 100 % of the malt bill
- Suitable for: pale ale, pale premium pilsner, pilsner and light beers, and as an enzyme-rich, pale base for all beer styles
- Packaging: 25 kg sack
- Producer: Bestmalz, Germany
Technical data (2025 harvest)
- Extract (dry basis): min. 80.5 %
- Moisture: max. 4.9 %
- Protein (dry basis): 9–11.5 %
- Kolbach index: 36–43 %
- Diastatic power: min. 250 WK
- Wort pH: 5.7–6.1
- Raw material: brewing barley from Germany
How to order
The malt is delivered in 25 kg sacks. A full pallet holds 32 sacks, and on request we can supply big bags of 500–1000 kg. If you need smaller quantities, BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt is also available per 100 g.
About Bestmalz
Bestmalz is the brand name of the family-owned German malting company Palatia Malz. Its history goes back to 1899, and the malt is produced at the maltings in Kreimbach-Kaulbach and Wallertheim. Brewshop is the Norwegian distributor for Bestmalz.
Frequently asked questions about BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt
How much BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt can I use?
You can use up to 100 % of the malt bill. Bestmalz recommends it for pale ale, pale premium pilsner, pilsner and light beers, and as a pale base for all beer styles.
What is the difference between BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt and BEST Pilsen Malt?
Both are pale base malts that can be used as the only malt. BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt has 2.0–2.3 EBC and gives even paler beer. BEST Pilsen Malt has 3.0–4.9 EBC.
How long does BEST NP Ultra-Pale Malt keep?
Bestmalz states at least 24 months for whole malt stored cool (max. 20 °C) and dry (max. 35 % relative humidity).
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