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Malt
Soluble nitrogen, mg/100g, min. - max.
Fine-coarse difference EBC, max. %

Fine-coarse difference EBC, max. %

Extract fine grind, dry basis, min. %
Extract fine grind, dry basis, min. %

Protein, dry basis, min. - max. %

Protein, dry basis, min. - max. %

Viscosity (8.6%), max. mPa∙s

Kolbach index, min. - max. %

Kolbach index, min. - max. %

Wort color EBC, min. - max.

Wort color EBC, min. - max.

Moisture content, max. %
Moisture content, max. %

Diastatic Power, min. WK

Grading > 2,5mm, min. %

Wort pH, min. - max.

Wort pH, min. - max.
Glassiness, max. %
Friability, min. %

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5.0 80.5 2.0 1.60 80.0 3.0 9.0 - 11.5 610 - 750 36.0 - 43.0 max. 2.9 5.80 - 6.10 90.0 250 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 max. 32.0 3-7 5.40 - 6.10

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BEST Heidelberg is used for beers extremely light in color. Low protein levels, high extract CARAMEL BEST Caramel Pils optimizes the foam properties
HE I D E L B E R G PILS
content, very light color, high enzymatic activity. and the sweet full-bodied character of the beer.

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5.0 80.5 2.0 1.60 80.0 3.0 9.0 - 11.5 610 - 780 36.0 - 45.0 3.0 - 4.9 5.80 - 6.10 90.0 250 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 20 - 40 5.40 - 6.10
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BEST Pilsen Malt gives beer a fresh and rounded taste. Also available in organic quality. CARAMEL BEST Caramel Hell emphasizes a full-bodied, creamy
PILSEN MALT HELL
Low protein levels, high extract content, light color, high enzymatic activity. character of the beer. Rich and superior flavors.

BEST BEST
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5.0 80.5 2.0 1.60 80.0 3.0 9.0 - 11.5 610 - 780 36.0 - 45.0 3.0 - 4.9 5.80 - 6.10 90.0 250 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 41 - 60 5.40 - 6.10
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O RGAN IC BEST Organic Pilsen gives beer a fresh and rounded taste. Low protein levels, high extract CARAMEL BEST Caramel Aromatic will impart a distinct, almost

BEST Special Malt

PILSEN MALT content, light color, high enzymatic activity. AROMATIC exaggerated malt aroma and flavor.

BEST
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5.0 80.5 2.0 1.60 80.0 3.0 9.0 - 11.5 610 - 780 36.0 - 45.0 5-7 5.70 - 6.10 90.0 250 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 61 - 80 5.40 - 6.10

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BEST Pale Ale deepens the light “golden” color of top-fermented beers and creates a CARAMEL BEST Caramel Amber reinforces the typical “caramely”
PALE ALE AMBER
pleasant flavor. malt aroma of the beer. For a darker color and stable foam.
BEST Base Malt

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5.0 80.5 2.0 1.60 80.0 3.0 max. 12.0 650 - 800 37.0 - 44.0 8 - 10 5.60 - 6.10 90,0 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 81 - 100 5.40 - 6.10
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BEST Vienna deepens the light and brilliant color of the beer and creates a pleasant, CARAMEL BEST Caramel Munich I brings out the full spectrum
V I E N N A MUNICH I
full-bodied and malty taste. High enzymatic potential. of caramel taste. Darkens the beer, stabilizes the foam.

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BEST
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5.0 80.5 2.5 1.60 76.0 3.0 9.0 - 12.0 650 - 800 36.0 - 47.0 11 - 20 5.60 - 6.10 90.0 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 110 - 130 5.40 - 6.10
100% 50%

BEST Munich intensifies the color of the beer and emphasizes the malt aroma of dark CARAMEL BEST Caramel Munich II adds deep color and
M U N I C H
beer. Highly soluble. M U N I C H II increases foam stability. Contains intensive nut flavors.

BEST BEST
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5.0 80.0 2.5 1.60 9.0 - 12.0 650 - 800 max. 47.0 21 - 35 5.60 - 6.10 90.0 5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 131 - 200 5.40 - 6.10
100% 40%

M U N I C H BEST Munich Dark gives a pleasant full-bodied and malty flavor and intensifies the CARAMEL BEST Caramel Munich III intensifies the beer color
D A R K color. For brewing strongly colored beers. M U N I C H III and malty aroma of dark caramels and dried fruits.

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5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 40 - 60 5.40 - 6.10
70%
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5.5 75.0 800 - 1000
MELANOIDIN BEST Melanoidin Light contains an appreciable amount of dextrins and Maillard 10%
L I G H T products. Emphasizes the rich taste, gives a fuller flavor and a slightly reddish color.
BEST Chocolate gives the beer a dark, chocolate-like
BEST Roasted Malt

C H O C O L AT E
color. Adds nuances of chocolate, nut or coffee aromas.
up to
5.5 75.0 max. 12.0 61 - 80 5.40 - 6.10
50%
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MELANOIDIN BEST Melanoidin contains a particularly large amount of dextrins, which give the beer
up to
5%
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5.5 1100 - 1200

a strong flavor and a reddish color. Strong coloring impact.

B LACK MALT BEST Black Malt gives the beer greater color-depth and
adds intensive nuances of chocolate or coffee aromas.

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5.0 82.0 3.0 1.99 max. 14 35.0 - 43.0 2.5 - 3.5 5.60 - 6.10 5.5 1300 - 1500
75% 5%

HE I D E L B E R G BEST Heidelberg Wheat Malt emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical B LACK MALT BEST Black Malt eXtra gives extremely deep colors and
BEST Malt from other cereals

WHEAT MALT top-fermented flavor of wheat beer. Can be used for light-colored beers. eXtra intensive roasted bread, dark chocolate or coffee notes.

BEST
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5.5 82.0 3.0 1.95 max. 14.0 36.0 - 44.0 3.5 - 6.0 5.60 - 6.10
60%
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5.5 50.0 max. 12.0 max. 32.0 2-3
BEST Wheat Malt emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical top-fermented 15%
WHEAT MALT
BEST Functional Malts and Cereals

flavor of wheat beer.

C H I T M A LT BEST Chit Malt is used for balancing the characteristics
of strongly solubilized malt.

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5.5 82.0 3.0 1.95 max. 14.0 36.0 - 45.0 16 - 20 5.60 - 6.10
60%

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8.0 max. 12.0 3-8 3.50 - 4.50
WHEAT MALT BEST Wheat Malt Dark emphasizes the effervescent freshness and the typical 5%
DARK top-fermented flavor of wheat beer. Adds color and intensifies the aroma. ACIDULATED BEST Acidulated Malt lowers the pH-value of the
M A LT mash. Acidity: 40-50 %.
up to

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5.5 82.0 3.0 max. 14.0 36.0 - 44.0 3.5 - 6.0 5.60 - 6.10
60%

BEST
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5.5 77.0 3.0 9.5 - 13.0 3-8 5.60 - 6.10
BEST Spelt Malt is used for producing full-bodied, top-fermented beers. 100%
S P E LT M A LT
Improves foam stability. Considered highly digestible and conducive to good health.
S M O K E D BEST Smoked gives beer a typical smoky flavor similar
to that in smoked ham. High enzymatic activity.

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BEST
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5.5 79.0 max. 12.0 28 - 32 5.40 - 6.10 5.5 1200 - 1400
100%
BEST Craft Malt

5%

BEST Red X® is used for brewing red-tinted beers. Offers exceptional reliability and ROASTED BEST Roasted Barley imparts a characteristic deep
RED X®
optimal processability. Full-bodied flavor and attractive, unique reddish color. BARLEY dark color to beer.

BEST
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5.5 75.0 300 - 400 max. 5.80
20%

SPECIAL X® BEST Special X® imparts a smooth roasty flavor reminiscent of raisins or dried fruit.
The beer possesses a chestnut to dark hue and an aromatic and harmonious full-bodied character.
Version: November 2015

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