Extra Pale White Wheat Malt - Rahr

Name: Extra Pale White Wheat Malt - Rahr
Brand: Craft a Brew
SKU: IG-GRAIN-UN-01-C-XTRAPALEWHT
Price: 2.89 USD
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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Base Wheat Malt
Flavor, Sweet, soft, bready, light doughy aroma
Color, Very pale straw to light gold
Lovibond, 1.9~2.6°L
Moisture, 5%
Benefits, Improved foam formation and retention; fuller body; natural haze; easier to mill than red wheat

Flavor Notes

Rahr Extra Pale White Wheat has a clean, sweet, bready flavor with a light doughy aroma. It does not contribute roast, caramel, or sharp notes — just the soft, clean grain character that forms the foundation of great wheat beers.

Mouthfeel Impact

High protein content produces fuller body and enhanced foam formation and retention. White wheat's naturally high haze-producing proteins contribute to the characteristic turbidity of hefeweizens and witbiers.

Brewing Performance

Very pale color (1.9–2.6°L) — minimal color impact
Sweet, bready, doughy flavor and aroma
High protein for body and head retention
Natural haze potential for wheat beer styles
Easier to mill than red wheat
Suitable as a primary or secondary base malt

Extra Pale White Wheat from Rahr is a clean, dependable, and versatile wheat malt that performs consistently across the full range of wheat-forward styles.

Best Used In:

Hefeweizen / American Wheat Ale
Belgian Witbier
Kölsch
Dunkelweizen
Wheat Wine
Foam-forward Pale Ales and IPAs

Rahr Extra Pale White Wheat is the ideal base for any wheat-focused style. Its pale color keeps the beer light and clean, while its high protein content builds body, enhances foam, and contributes the natural haze that hefeweizens and witbiers are known for. Its clean flavor is also welcome as a supporting grain in non-wheat styles where head retention and added softness are priorities.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 40–60% as a primary wheat malt in wheat beers. Use 10–20% alongside a barley base malt in hybrid styles for foam and body enhancement. Standard mash temperatures (148–158°F) apply — note that wheat malt can increase lautering time due to lack of husks; rice hulls can help.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include at 20–40% in the mash portion for protein and foam-boosting benefits.

In Extract Brewing

Steep at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes. For best results in wheat-heavy recipes, use a partial mash rather than a pure steep.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

Pilsner or 2-Row barley base malt
Rice hulls (for improved lautering)
Hefeweizen, wit, or Kölsch yeast
Noble hops or Amarillo for citrus-forward styles
Carapils for additional foam stability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between white wheat and red wheat malt?

White wheat is softer, easier to mill, and contributes a lighter, cleaner flavor. It is more conducive to the haze characteristic of Belgian whites and American wheat ales compared to red wheat.

Can I use Extra Pale White Wheat as a base malt?

Yes. It can serve as a primary base malt in wheat-forward styles or be blended with barley base malts for hybrid recipes.

How much Rahr Extra Pale White Wheat should I use?

For wheat beers, 40–60% of the grain bill is typical. For body and foam enhancement in other styles, 10–20% is common.

Does this wheat malt create haze?

Yes. The high protein content of wheat malt contributes to the natural haze characteristic of hefeweizens and witbiers.

Does Extra Pale White Wheat require mashing?

Yes. It is a base malt and requires full mashing for starch conversion.

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