Pilsen Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Base Malt
Flavor, Clean, sweet, delicate malty
Color, Very light, lightest base malt available
Lovibond, 1.5ºL
Moisture, 4.5%
Benefits, Enhances crispness and allows specialty malts to shine.

Flavor Notes

Pilsen Malt provides a clean, sweet, delicate malt character with subtle grain notes. Its neutral profile allows hop aroma and yeast expression to remain the focus.

Mouthfeel Impact

Creates a light, crisp body with smooth fermentability. It supports dry finishes and bright, refreshing beer profiles.

Brewing Performance

Very pale color contribution (1.5°L)
High enzymatic activity for efficient mash conversion
Suitable as up to 100% of the grain bill
Preserves clarity and brilliance in light styles
Clean fermentability ideal for delicate recipes

Its low kilning temperature helps maintain high extract potential and strong diastatic power.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use as 60–100% of the grain bill for traditional pilsners and lagers. It can be blended with specialty malts to build complexity in light ales.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include as the primary mash grain to provide fermentable sugars and enzymatic support.

In Extract Brewing

Pilsen Malt must be mashed and cannot be steeped alone. It requires enzymatic conversion to extract fermentable sugars.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

Noble hops
Modern aroma hops
Light crystal malts
Carafoam or Carapils
German lager yeast
Clean ale yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilsen Malt a base malt?

Yes. Pilsen Malt is a base malt and can make up 100% of the grain bill in light beer styles.

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

Pilsen Malt is lighter in color and flavor, producing a more delicate and crisp beer compared to standard 2-row malt.

Can I steep Pilsen Malt instead of mashing it?

No. Pilsen Malt must be mashed to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

How much Pilsen Malt should I use?

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

Does Pilsen Malt add sweetness?

It provides mild fermentable sweetness but finishes clean and crisp.

Is Pilsen Malt only for lagers?

No. It is commonly used in lagers but also works well in Kölsch, blonde ales, and other light styles.

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