Briess Vienna Malt 50 lb

Briess Vienna Malt is a traditional European style base malt that delivers a rich golden color and a smooth, malty character. Produced from premium North American 2-row barley, it is kilned longer than Pilsen or Brewers Malt to develop flavors of lightly toasted bread, honey, biscuit, and sweet grain. The result is a versatile malt that adds depth and complexity while maintaining a clean, balanced finish.

In the brewing process, Vienna Malt serves as both a base malt and a flavor enhancing malt. It contributes a deeper malt backbone than standard 2-row or Pilsen malt while retaining sufficient enzymatic power for starch conversion. Its rich yet approachable flavor profile makes it ideal for Vienna Lagers, Märzens, Oktoberfests, Amber Lagers, Blonde Ales, Kölsch, Bocks, and a variety of malt forward ales and lagers. It can be used as the primary base malt or blended with lighter malts to build additional complexity.

What makes Briess Vienna Malt unique compared to Briess Brewers Malt and Briess Pilsen Malt is its enhanced kilning and richer malt character. While Pilsen Malt provides a very light color and delicate grain flavor, and Brewers Malt offers a clean, versatile malt foundation, Vienna Malt contributes noticeable notes of toasted bread, honey, and biscuit along with a deeper golden color. It creates a fuller malt profile without the intense bread crust and toast character found in Munich malts, making it an excellent middle ground between standard base malts and more robust specialty base malts.

Compared to Bonlander Munich Malt, Vienna Malt is lighter in color and flavor, offering a cleaner, more delicate malt expression while still enhancing body and malt richness. Brewers often choose Vienna Malt when they want more malt character than a standard base malt can provide without the heavier toast and richness of Munich malt.

While primarily intended for brewing, Vienna Malt can also be used in craft distilling applications where a richer grain profile and subtle malt sweetness are desired.

Usage Rate: Typically 10 - 100% of the grist

• 10 - 30%: Adds color and malt complexity to pale beers
• 30 - 60%: Creates a rich, balanced malt backbone
• 60 - 100%: Traditional Vienna lagers and malt focused beer styles

Color (Lovibond): 3.5°L

Diastatic Power: Approximately 95° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Toasted bread, honey, biscuit, sweet grain, light malt sweetness

Briess Vienna Malt is an excellent choice for brewers seeking a flavorful base malt that bridges the gap between standard 2-row and Munich malts. Its combination of clean fermentability, rich malt flavor, and attractive golden color makes it a versatile ingredient for both traditional lager styles and modern craft beer recipes.