Briess Unmalted White Wheat 50 lb

Briess Unmalted White Wheat 50 lb is a high quality raw wheat grain that provides brewers with the authentic character and performance of unmalted wheat. Unlike malted wheat, it has not undergone the malting process, allowing it to contribute a clean grain flavor, increased protein content, enhanced mouthfeel, and improved head retention. It is widely used in traditional wheat beers and modern craft beer styles where brewers seek a fuller body, lasting foam, and distinctive wheat character.

In the brewing process, Unmalted White Wheat contributes a smooth, creamy texture and subtle flavors of fresh grain, dough, and bread. Its elevated protein content helps create the characteristic haze found in styles such as Belgian Witbier, New England IPA, and hazy pale ales while also improving foam stability. Because it is unmalted, it contains little enzymatic activity and relies on the diastatic power of base malts in the mash for starch conversion.

What makes Briess Unmalted White Wheat unique compared to Briess White Wheat Malt is its raw, unmodified nature. While White Wheat Malt contributes fermentable sugars and enzymatic power along with a soft wheat flavor, Unmalted White Wheat provides a more authentic grain character, increased protein contribution, and enhanced haze potential. Brewers often choose unmalted wheat when creating traditional Belgian-style beers or when seeking improved body and mouthfeel without adding additional malt sweetness.

While primarily used in brewing, Unmalted White Wheat can also be incorporated into grain bills for certain distilled spirits, where it contributes grain complexity and a softer mouthfeel.

Usage Rate: Typically 5 - 40% of the grist

• 5 - 15%: Improved head retention and body
• 15 - 30%: Noticeable wheat character and haze contribution
• 30 - 40%: Traditional wheat beer and Witbier applications

Color (Lovibond): 2.0°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner (requires enzymatic support from base malts)

Flavor Notes: Fresh grain, dough, bread, light wheat sweetness, subtle earthiness

Briess Unmalted White Wheat is an excellent choice for brewers looking to enhance body, foam stability, and haze while contributing the authentic grain character that defines many traditional and modern wheat-forward beer styles.