{"product_id":"pilsner-malt","title":"Pilsner Malt - Riverbend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate Cracker Crispness • Palest Base Malt • Essential for Classic Lagers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilsner Malt is the lightest and most delicate of all base malts, prized for the crisp cracker-like flavor and subtle honeyed sweetness that define the world's great lagers. Kilned at very low temperatures, it preserves a clean, fresh grain character that lets crisp lager fermentations and noble hops show through with total clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an extract potential of 37 PPG and a color of just 1.7 °Lovibond, Pilsner Malt produces the palest wort of any malt in the brewhouse — the straw-gold brilliance of a true pils starts here. Despite its light kilning, it retains plenty of enzymatic power for converting adjuncts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, delicate grain flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp cracker and water-biscuit notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle honey-like sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, fresh malt aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant pale straw color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Pilsner Malt is so delicate, the beer's character comes down to process: a full Pilsner base rewards good fermentation with snappy, elegant malt flavor, while blends with Vienna or Munich add depth without losing the crisp foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilsner Malt is a staple ingredient in many classic European beer styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Premium Pale Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Helles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKölsch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian Tripel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitbier and Saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the preferred pale base for most Belgian ales, where its delicate sweetness supports expressive yeast character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilsner Malt can make up to 100% of the grain bill, and in classic lagers it typically does. Use it alone for the crispest, palest result, or blend in small amounts of Vienna, Munich, or Carapils for added depth and foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with noble hops like Saaz or Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a clean lager strain such as W-34\/70 for textbook European character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 37\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 1.7 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Light, cracker, honey, clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: Up to 100% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Pilsners, helles, Kölsch, Belgian ales, witbiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a razor-sharp German pils, a soft Munich helles, or an expressive Belgian tripel, Pilsner Malt provides the delicate, crisp foundation these classic styles demand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064916660422,"sku":null,"price":0.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064916725958,"sku":null,"price":1.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930630611142,"sku":null,"price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935196045510,"sku":null,"price":10.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933719650502,"sku":null,"price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/pilsner-malt.png?v=1781146064","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/pilsner-malt","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}