WELCOMING DURST MALZ TO THE PORTFOLIO
By Cait Schut- Dark Munich Malt 40 EBC – Deep, rich malt character perfect for full-bodied Märzens and Dunkels.
Munich malt with 40 EBC has a darker, copper to brownish hue and gives the beer an intense, malty aroma with strong notes of caramel, bread crust and sometimes a slight roasted flavour. It is often used in dark beers such as Bock and Dunkel to give the beer complexity, fullness and a pronounced malty sweetness.
- Munich Malt 20 EBC – Smooth, malty sweetness ideal for Bocks and Festbiers.
Munich malt with 20 EBC has a deep golden to amber colour and delivers a strong, malty aroma with distinct bread and caramel notes. It is often used in darker beers such as Münchner Dunkel and Bock to give the beer body, depth and an intense malty sweetness.
- Pale Ale Malt – Versatile base for full-bodied ales and traditional Kölsch.
Pale ale malt has a light golden colour and delivers a rich, malty aroma with notes of caramel and bread. It is often used for the production of pale ales and other strong beers as it offers a fuller body and a pronounced malt sweetness.
- Pilsen Malt – Light and crisp, perfect for authentic Pilsners and Helles.
Pilsner malt is characterised by its light colour and mild taste, which contributes a fine, sweetish malt note. Due to its high enzyme power, it serves as a perfect base malt. It is mainly used for the production of pale beers such as Pilsner and provides a good basis for a clear, golden colour and a balanced body.
- Vienna Malt – Toasty, caramel notes, ideal for Vienna Lagers and Amber Ales.
Vienna malt has a golden to amber hue and gives the beer a mild, nutty flavour with light toffee and honey notes. It is often used in Vienna lager and Märzen, as it provides a pleasant malty sweetness and a complex flavour base.
- Wheat Malt – Adds body, haze, and a soft mouthfeel to Hefeweizens and Weissbiers.
Wheat malt has a light colour and delivers a soft, mild aroma with notes of bread and a slight sweetness. It is mainly used in wheat beers and gives them their characteristic fullness of flavour and velvety body.
Why Choose Durst Malz?
Founded in 1824 in Heidelsheim, Durst Malz is supported by 5 generations of unique family know-how. As one of Germany’s most renowned maltsters, Durst operates three facilities with an annual production capacity exceeding 200,000 tonnes. Durst is proud to utilize barley varieties like Amidala and Lexy sanctioned by the Berliner Program, known for their unique characteristics. Taking a personalized approach to malt production that addresses the high standards of today’s brewers, these malts deliver superior flavor, consistency, and performance, bringing exceptional quality to every pint.
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