Vienna Malt - Weyermann

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Specialty Malt
Flavor, Malty sweet with light honey and nutty notes
Color, Golden to light amber
Lovibond, 2.7 ~ 3.8ºL
Moisture, 5.5%
Yield on Grind, 79%
Benefits, Adds full malt character and fermentable sugars; suitable as base malt

Flavor Notes

Vienna Malt provides balanced malt sweetness with light honey, biscuit, and subtle nutty notes. Its gentle toasty character adds depth without overpowering hop expression or specialty grains.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds moderate body and smooth malt structure. It enhances fullness while maintaining clean fermentability, making it suitable for both crisp lagers and malt-forward ales.

Brewing Performance

Contributes golden to light amber color (2.7–3.8°L)
Provides strong fermentable sugar contribution
Can function as up to 100% of the grain bill
Enhances malt backbone in balanced styles
Performs well in single-infusion mash schedules

With a yield on grind of approximately 79%, it offers efficient extract potential and reliable mash performance.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use as 50–100% of the grain bill in Vienna Lagers and Märzens, or 10–50% to add malt depth and color to other styles.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to contribute fermentable sugars and reinforce malt backbone.

In Extract Brewing

Vienna Malt must be mashed and cannot be steeped alone. It contains starches that require enzymatic conversion.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

Pilsner malt
Munich malt
Noble hops
German lager yeast
Clean American ale yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna Malt a base malt?

Yes. Vienna Malt can function as a base malt and may be used as up to 100% of the grain bill in certain styles.

Can I steep Vienna Malt instead of mashing it?

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

How much Vienna Malt should I use?

It can be used at 10–50% for added malt depth or up to 100% in traditional Vienna-style lagers.

What is the difference between Vienna and Munich Malt?

Vienna Malt is lighter in color and flavor, offering subtle toastiness, while Munich Malt provides deeper malt richness and darker color.

Does Vienna Malt add sweetness?

It adds mild malt sweetness and toasty character but ferments cleanly without heavy residual sugar.

Can I use Vienna Malt in an IPA?

Yes. It can provide malt balance and subtle toast character in hop-forward IPAs.

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