Brings sweet malt flavour and imparts special taste of wheat.
Description
The organic Swaen Wheat Classic can be used for all distilling purposes and produces a sweet wheat malt flavour. It can be mashed with a single-temperature infusion and provides a fast conversion of starch.
Usage
Single malt whisky, Grain whisky, Gin, Jenever, Vodka, Eau de vie.
Raw material: Wheat
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 60%
EBC: 3 – 5
Lovibond: 1.7 – 2.3
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
How to store malt
Malt can be kept several years and will not lose its enzymatic power. The Swaen has a special process to guarantee a long shelf life.
Production of distilling malt
As a malt producer it is important to understand the details of the distilling process in order to deliver the best quality.
Organic malt
In recent years, the brewing industry has witnessed a remarkable shift towards sustainability and natural ingredients.
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 5.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 82 | – |
| Total protein | % | – | 13.8 |
| Soluble protein | % | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Hartong 45° | % | 30 | – |
| Viscosity | mPa∙s | – | 1.9 |
| pH | – | 5.8 | 6.2 |
Available in
25kg bags, big bags up to 1.200kg, liner bag in container and bulk in truck.
Storage and shelf life
Our malt is best stored in a moderate temperate, low humidity, pest free environment at less than 20ºC or 68°F. It is best used within 6 to 18 months from manufacturing date, depending on the type of malt. We always provide a Best Before date. All our malts are manufactured conform to EU and International regulations. They are transported only by GMP-certified transporters. Please note: improperly stored malts are prone to loss of freshness and flavour.