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.

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