Vienna Malt from Great Western Malting (GWM) is a specialty malt with a rich, malty, and toasty flavor profile. It is kilned to a higher temperature than pale malt, resulting in a color that is typically around 3.5 Lovibond. Vienna Malt can contribute a golden to amber color to the beer, along with a fuller body and mouthfeel. It also provides a mild malt sweetness and complexity.
Suitable Beer Styles for Vienna Malt – GWM:
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Vienna Lager: This malt is a key ingredient in Vienna Lagers, lending its characteristic malt flavor and amber color to the style.
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Märzen/Oktoberfest: Vienna Malt can be used in the grain bill to add a rich maltiness to these traditional German lagers.
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Mexican Amber Lager: It’s commonly used to achieve the malty profile and amber color in this style of beer.
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Altbier: The malt can add depth and a toasty character to this German ale.
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American Amber Ale: It is suitable for adding malt complexity and color to amber ales.
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Mild Ales and Bitters: Vienna Malt can be used to enhance the malt character in English-style mild ales and bitters.
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Belgian Dubbel: The malt can complement the fruity and spicy notes in Belgian-style Dubbels.
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