2-Row Brewers Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Base Malt
Flavor, Clean, sweet, mild malty
Color, Light Straw
Lovibond, 2.1ºL
Moisture, 4.2%
Benefits, Mild, sweet malt flavor with high extract yield.

Flavor Notes

Briess 2-Row provides a clean, lightly sweet malt character with subtle grain notes. Its neutral profile allows hop bitterness, aroma, and specialty malts to shine without competing sweetness.

Mouthfeel Impact

Creates a smooth, balanced body with moderate fermentability. It provides structure without heaviness, making it suitable for both crisp lagers and fuller ales.

Brewing Performance

High enzymatic activity for reliable starch conversion
Strong extract yield for efficient brewhouse performance
Neutral flavor profile supports any beer style
Suitable as up to 100% of the grain bill
Performs well in single-infusion and step mash schedules

With a Lovibond rating of 2.1°L, it contributes a light straw color and a clean fermentation profile.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use as 60–100% of the grain bill depending on recipe design. It can serve as the sole base malt or be blended with specialty grains for added color and complexity.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include as the primary mash grain to provide enzymatic conversion for specialty malts and adjuncts.

In Extract Brewing

2-Row Brewers Malt must be mashed and cannot be steeped alone. It requires enzymatic conversion to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

Crystal malts
Munich malt
Vienna malt
Adjunct grains (corn, rice)
American, English, or German yeast strains
Any hop variety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Row Brewers Malt a base malt?

Yes. It is a base malt and can make up 100% of the grain bill in most beer styles.

Can I steep 2-row malt instead of mashing it?

No. 2-row malt must be mashed because it contains starches that require enzymatic conversion.

What is the difference between 2-row and 6-row malt?

2-row malt has a smoother, cleaner malt flavor and slightly lower protein content, while 6-row has higher enzymatic power and a grainier character.

How much 2-row should I use in a recipe?

It can be used as 60–100% of the grain bill depending on the style and recipe design.

Does 2-row malt add sweetness?

It provides mild, fermentable sweetness but ferments cleanly, resulting in balanced beers without heavy residual sugar.

Can I use 2-row for lagers and ales?

Yes. Its neutral flavor and reliable performance make it suitable for both ales and lagers.

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