Durstmalz | Pale Wheat Malt | per lb

Durstmalz Pale Wheat Malt is a light German wheat malt that contributes a soft, mild bread-like aroma, gentle sweetness, and smooth body to finished beer. While it is an essential ingredient in traditional German wheat beers, its ability to enhance mouthfeel and foam makes it a versatile addition to many other beer styles.

At approximately 1.2–2.3° Lovibond, Durstmalz Pale Wheat adds very little color, making it ideal for pale beers where brewers want the character and brewing benefits of wheat without significantly darkening the finished beer.

Wheat malt is naturally higher in protein than typical barley base malt, helping contribute to a fuller, velvety mouthfeel, improved foam development, and long-lasting head retention. Depending on the recipe and brewing process, it can also contribute to the characteristic haze associated with Hefeweizen, Witbier, and modern hazy beer styles.

In traditional wheat beers, Durstmalz Pale Wheat can make up a substantial portion of the grain bill. Smaller additions can also be used in other recipes to improve body and foam without introducing heavy specialty-malt flavors.

Why Brew With Durstmalz Pale Wheat Malt?

• Premium German pale wheat malt
• Light 1.2–2.3°L color
• Soft, mild bread-like malt character
• Gentle malt sweetness
• Adds a smooth, velvety mouthfeel
• Promotes excellent foam and head retention
• Can contribute desirable haze in appropriate beer styles
• Useful at both high percentages in wheat beers and smaller percentages for body and foam
• Excellent for Hefeweizen, Weissbier, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Witbier, American Wheat, Kölsch, Saison, Hazy IPA, and other wheat-forward beers

For brewers looking for a German wheat malt that adds body without adding significant color, Durstmalz Pale Wheat Malt is an excellent choice. Use it as a major part of the grain bill for traditional wheat beers or add a smaller percentage to ales and lagers when you want to improve mouthfeel, foam stability, and head retention while maintaining a light color.