Swaen© Wheat Classic
Brings sweet malt flavour and imparts special taste of wheat.
Description
This malt is essential in making excellent wheat beers. Swaen Wheat Classic can also be added to barley-based beers, to give them a fuller mouthfeel and enhanced head stability.
Usage
Wheat beer, Wit, Weizen, light beers, low- and non-alcoholic beers.
Quick facts
Raw material: Wheat
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 60%
EBC: 3 – 5
Lovibond: 1.7 – 2.3
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 |
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
The history of Wheat Beer
Most beer lovers know what wheat brings to your beer: a somewhat creamy – sometimes even wee – taste with a subtle sour edge.
Recipe – NEIPA
New England IPA has intense fruit flavors and aromas, a soft body, smooth mouthfeel, and often opaque with substantial haze.
Recipe – Kuyt
Historians say that by the end of the 19th century Kuyt was the most commonly consumed beer in the Netherlands.
Brochure
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Product list
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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.