Crisp Lager Malt
Lager Malt uses English spring two-row barley kilned at a low temperature to produce this well balanced malt, with crusty bread aromas and an earthy richness that's low in colour.
Colour °Lovibond
1.5 - 1.9º
Moisture % Max
4.5%
Extract FG Min
81.5%
Usage Rate
100%
SKU: MCRI1004
Lager malts from continental Europe tend to be higher in protein, have less modification, and a lower SNR, which means the malt then requires processing in a step mash program. This is the reason that decoction and heated mash vessels are the dominant brewing systems on the continent.
However, Lager Malt has been optimized for UK-style brewing and works comfortably in both a single-temperature mash regimen.
*Limited availability at certain warehouse locations