Bestmalz | Dark Wheat Malt | per lb

BESTMALZ Dark Wheat Malt is a flavorful German wheat malt designed to add deeper color, fuller body, and a richer malt character than traditional pale wheat malt. BESTMALZ describes it as the darker, “Munich” version of its standard wheat malt, making it an excellent choice for amber and dark wheat beers as well as other malt-forward, top-fermented beer styles.

At approximately 6.5–8.0° Lovibond, BEST Dark Wheat contributes warm amber tones and a fuller malt character while retaining the qualities brewers expect from malted wheat. Compared with a barley malt of similar color, it can provide a somewhat more pronounced fruity and floral character in addition to its rich malt profile.

The higher protein contribution of wheat can also help promote a fuller mouthfeel and dense, long-lasting foam, making Dark Wheat useful for both flavor and head retention.

Why Brew With BESTMALZ Dark Wheat?

• German dark malted wheat
• Approximately 6.5–8.0°L
• Fuller and maltier than standard pale wheat malt
• Adds warm amber-to-dark color
• Can contribute fruity and floral notes
• Helps improve body and foam stability
• Excellent for Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, dark wheat beers, and other top-fermented specialty beers

For brewers who enjoy the body and foam contribution of wheat malt but want more malt flavor and color than a traditional pale wheat malt, BESTMALZ Dark Wheat is an excellent way to add complexity without moving into heavily roasted flavors.