Swaen© Lager
Brings a strong, sweet malt flavour, with light golden hue.
Description
Our lightest malt is gently kilned. It can be mashed with a single-temperature infusion. It has a light, sweet malt flavour. Its enzymatic power makes it a perfect base malt.
Usage
Pilsner, Lager, Ale, Kölsch, Export beer, Special beer, IPA, Hazy IPA and all other beers.
Quick facts
Raw material: Barley
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 100%
Filtration: Normal
EBC: 3 – 4
Lovibond: 1.7 – 2.1
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 81 | – |
| Total protein | % | 9.0 | 11.5 |
| Soluble protein | % | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Kolbach index | % | 35 | 45 |
| Hartong 45° | % | 34 | 43 |
| Viscosity | mPa.s | – | 1.6 |
| Beta glucans | mg/l | – | 250 |
| pH | – | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Diastatic power | WK | 250 | – |
| Friability | % | 80 | – |
| Glassiness (whole grains) | % | – | 2.5 |
| p-DMS | – | – | 5.0 |
| NDMA | ppb | – | 2.5 |
| Saccharification | Minutes | 10 | |
| Calibration: – above 2.5 mm | % | 90 | – |
| Calibration: – rejected | % | – | 2.0 |
| AAL | % | 81 | – |
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.
The journey of malt
Are you curious about how our malt is made? Our malting process is no secret. Learn all the ins and outs of our industry.
Quality
The Swaen values quality. That’s why we invest in extensive testing in our laboratory, and thoroughly clean our product.
Brochure
Download our latest brochure, with everything you want to know about The Swaen and its products. Read about our team, our unique process and the specifics of our malts.
Product list
Check out our product list, a quick overview of our entire product range, with information and prices.
Certificates
The Swaen holds itself to the highest standards. That is why we work with the best companies in the industry. Our malthouse is regularly audited by independent bodies to ensure the best quality malts. You can find all our certificates here.
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.
Available in
25kg bags, big bags up to 1.200kg, liner bag in container and bulk in truck.