WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt 10 lb

WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt 10 lb is a premium wheat base malt produced from carefully selected wheat and crafted to provide the traditional flavor, mouthfeel, and brewing performance expected in classic wheat beer styles. It contributes a clean, soft wheat character with notes of fresh bread dough, grain, and subtle sweetness while enhancing body, foam stability, and head retention. Its balanced profile makes it a versatile ingredient for both traditional European wheat beers and modern craft brewing applications.

In the brewing process, WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt provides fermentable sugars and strong enzymatic activity while increasing protein content, which helps create the dense, lasting foam and smooth mouthfeel associated with wheat based beers. It is widely used in Hefeweizens, Belgian Witbiers, American Wheat Ales, NEIPAs, Blonde Ales, and specialty beers where enhanced body and foam retention are desired. The malt can also contribute a natural haze in styles where a cloudy appearance is appropriate.

What makes WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt unique compared to traditional barley base malts such as Swaen Pilsner Malt or Swaen Ale Malt is its ability to improve mouthfeel and head retention while contributing a distinct wheat character. While barley malts provide a clean malt backbone and excellent fermentability, wheat malt contributes additional protein content that enhances foam stability and creates a softer, fuller texture.

Compared to PlatinumSwaen Spelt Malt, WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt offers a cleaner and more delicate grain profile. Spelt contributes deeper bread crust, honey, and rustic grain notes, while Classic Wheat Malt focuses on smooth wheat flavor and brewing versatility. Brewers often choose WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt when they want traditional wheat beer character without the more pronounced grain complexity of heritage wheat varieties.

Usage Rate: Typically 5 - 70% of the grist

• 5 - 15%: Improved head retention and mouthfeel
• 15 - 40%: Noticeable wheat character and enhanced body
• 40 - 70%: Traditional wheat beer flavor, texture, and appearance

Color (Lovibond): 2.0°L

Diastatic Power: Approximately 120 - 160° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Fresh bread dough, soft grain, wheat sweetness, light cracker, clean wheat character

While primarily intended for brewing, WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt can also be used in craft distilling applications where a smooth grain profile and enhanced mouthfeel are desired.

WhiteSwaen Classic Wheat Malt is an excellent choice for brewers seeking authentic wheat beer character, superior foam stability, and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Its clean flavor profile, strong enzymatic power, and versatility make it a foundational ingredient for both traditional wheat beers and innovative modern craft beer styles.