Briess Red Wheat Malt is an American wheat malt designed for brewers seeking smooth texture, hazy appearance, and improved body in their beers. It contributes a light straw color along with clean wheat sweetness, making it suitable for hefeweizens, wheat ales, Belgian witbier, and Kölsch-style recipes. The malt also enhances head retention and mouthfeel, supporting balanced, full-bodied beer styles.
This malt provides functional benefits for recipes that rely on softer grain character and improved foam stability. At 2.3 degrees Lovibond, it adds fullness without darkening the beer and helps produce the creamy texture expected in many wheat-based styles. Its protein content supports haze formation and structure, allowing brewers to create both traditional and modern wheat profiles with consistent results.
Briess Red Wheat Malt is available milled or unmilled to fit different brewing setups. Milled malt offers convenience for immediate brew day use, while unmilled whole kernels support freshness and longer storage. Its enzymatic strength allows it to be used as a base malt in wheat-forward beers or as a specialty addition to adjust body and balance crispness in lagers and ales.
To use this malt, add it directly to the grain bill according to the recipe’s percentage requirements. It performs well in all-grain, partial-mash, and hybrid brewing systems. When combined with barley malts, it helps create a stable foam structure and smooth finish while maintaining a clean, refined wheat character.
Designed for versatility and consistent brewing performance, Briess Red Wheat Malt provides the body, texture, and foam stability needed for a wide range of wheat-style beers. Its controlled color and reliable conversion make it a practical ingredient for both classic and contemporary brewing applications.
