Briess Whiskey Malt is a premium base malt designed specifically for distillers. This malt is crafted with the Odyssey barley variety, the only AMBA approved Non-Glycosidic Nitrile (Non-GN) producing barley in the U.S., ensuring low levels of ethyl carbamate, a known carcinogen. This malt is known for its balanced, complex flavors ranging from lightly toasted bread to sweet honey notes, making it ideal for crafting high-quality whiskey.
Key Features:
- Rich Flavor Profile: Provides a sweet, bready flavor with hints of honey, contributing to a complex and balanced taste in the final spirit.
- High Fermentability: Optimized for high enzyme activity and fermentable yield, making it suitable for use with specialty malts.
- Quality Assurance: Crafted in small batches to ensure consistency and high quality, resulting in a highly fermentable mash and high Predicted Spirit Yield (PSY).
Best Uses:
- All-Malt Whiskey: Perfect for creating all-malt whiskey with a rich, full-bodied flavor.
- Specialty Whiskey: Can be combined with a variety of specialty malts to create unique and complex whiskey profiles.
- Efficient Conversion: Ideal for mashes with high adjunct content, ensuring efficient starch conversion and high fermentable sugar production.
Typical Analysis:
- Color: 1.9° Lovibond
- Moisture: 6%
- Diastatic Power: High
Briess Whiskey Malt is a versatile and essential ingredient for distillers aiming to produce high-quality, flavorful spirits. Its balanced enzyme package and exceptional flavor profile make it an excellent choice for both traditional and innovative whiskey recipes.