Is Weyermann's Bohemian Pilsner Malt undermodified??

Pivoman · 06-11-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm eyeing a Bohemian pilsner as an upcoming brew, and wonder if this malt is undermodified or not. I used to use the Budvar malt, which was fantastic; I would double-decoct it and had great results. Anyone try this new stuff from weyermann that looks like it's grown in the Czech Republic but malted in Germany??

**Saccharomyces** · 06-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Nope, interestingly the least modified malt I have found is Rahr domestic Pilsner malt which is around ~37 SNR. It's been awhile but I think the Weyermann is around 40 or 41. Check with the supplier, more than likely they have a lot analysis (or maybe even an analysis for their bag(s)).

**HenryHill** · 06-11-2009, 08:49 PM

>shudder<

I have a sack laying on the hood of my truck.

I was going to use some to give diastatic power to some specialty grains, and hadn't even considered the possibility that it could be low itself. =/

The rest, I was going to make into kolsch.

**Saccharomyces** · 06-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henry Hill

>shudder<

I have a sack laying on the hood of my truck.

I was going to use some to give diastatic power to some specialty grains, and hadn't even considered the possibility that it could be low itself. =/

The rest, I was going to make into kolsch.

I think the diastatic power is around 120L for the Pils though I can't seem to find any datasheets with a quick search. I was talking about the SNR (% soluable nitrogen). I've used 40% pils and 60% unmalted grains before with no problems...