Premium German Wheat Malt for Wheat Beers, Hazy Ales and IPAs
Brew flavourful wheat beers with excellent body and foam stability using Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale. Made from premium German wheat in Bamberg, Germany, this high-quality brewing malt provides a clean wheat character supported by notes of fresh bread, biscuit, nuts, toffee and light caramel.
Its pale colour and high enzyme activity make it an excellent foundation for traditional German wheat beers and modern styles including Hefeweizen, Witbier, Berliner Weisse, Hazy Pale Ale, White IPA and NEIPA.
Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale can comprise up to 80% of the grain bill. Smaller additions of up to 10% can also be used in other beer styles to improve body, mouthfeel and foam stability without adding excessive colour.
Why You’ll Love Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale
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Premium pale wheat malt produced in Germany
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Made from high-quality German wheat
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Fresh bread, biscuit, nut and light caramel character
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Improves body and mouthfeel
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Supports excellent foam formation and head retention
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High enzymatic activity
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Pale 3–5 EBC colour
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Suitable for up to 80% of the grain bill
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Excellent for traditional wheat beers and modern hazy styles
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Freshly packed to order by Border Brewing Supplies
Flavour Profile
Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale contributes a smooth grain character with notes of fresh bread, biscuit and nuts, supported by gentle toffee and light caramel flavours.
It provides the soft, rounded mouthfeel and persistent foam expected in traditional wheat beers while its restrained colour makes it suitable for pale, hazy and hop-forward recipes.
Colour: Very pale straw to light gold
Flavour: Bread, biscuit, nuts, toffee and light caramel
Aroma: Fresh wheat, bread and biscuit
Body Contribution: Medium to high
Foam Contribution: Improves foam formation and stability
Enzyme Activity: High
Typical Beer Styles
Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale is ideal for brewing:
| Wheat and Sour Beer Styles | Pale Ale and IPA Styles |
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| Hefeweizen | Kölsch-style Beer |
| Weissbier | Blonde Ale |
| Kristallweizen | Summer Ale |
| American Wheat Beer | Juicy Pale Ale |
| Dunkelweizen | Hazy Pale Ale |
| Weizenbock | White IPA |
| Berliner Weisse | Juicy IPA |
| Witbier | Hazy IPA |
| Gose | New England IPA |
| Lambic and Fruit Lambic | Wheat Wine |
| Gueuze | German Rye Beer |
These styles benefit from the malt’s ability to build body, improve foam stability and contribute a smooth bread-and-biscuit wheat character.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maltster | Weyermann® |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Malt Type | Pale Wheat Malt |
| Grain | German wheat |
| Colour | 3–5 EBC |
| Lovibond | 1.6–2.3°L |
| Flavour | Bread, nuts, biscuit, toffee and light caramel |
| Enzyme Activity | High |
| Recommended Usage | Up to 80% of the grain bill |
| Body and Foam Usage | Up to 10% in other beer styles |
Brewing Tips
For traditional German wheat beers such as Hefeweizen and Weissbier, Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale commonly makes up a substantial portion of the grain bill. Weyermann recommends using it at rates of up to 80%.
An addition of up to 10% can be used in pale ales, lagers and other beer styles to improve body, mouthfeel and foam stability without producing a dominant wheat flavour.
Although this malt has high enzymatic activity, wheat does not contain husks. Grain bills containing a large proportion of wheat can therefore drain more slowly than barley-based recipes. Adding rice hulls can improve grain-bed permeability and help prevent a slow or stuck sparge.
For traditional wheat beers, combine it with Pilsner malt. For hazy pale ales and NEIPAs, use it alongside Pale Ale malt and oats to build a soft, full mouthfeel and stable haze.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale?
Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale is a light-coloured German wheat malt used as a major component in wheat beers and as a smaller addition to improve body and foam stability in other beer styles.
What flavours does it add to beer?
It contributes fresh bread, biscuit and nut flavours with subtle notes of toffee and light caramel. Its character is smooth and restrained rather than heavily sweet.
What beer styles use pale wheat malt?
It is ideal for Hefeweizen, Weissbier, American Wheat Beer, Witbier, Berliner Weisse, Gose, Weizenbock, White IPA, Hazy Pale Ale, Hazy IPA and NEIPA.
How much Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale should I use?
Weyermann recommends additions of up to 80% of the grain bill. For improving body and foam stability in non-wheat beer styles, additions of up to 10% are effective.
Does wheat malt improve head retention?
Yes. Wheat malt contains proteins that support foam formation and stability. A small addition can improve body and head retention without creating an overpowering wheat flavour.
Does Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale need to be mashed?
Yes. It is a malted grain intended for use in an all-grain mash. Its high enzyme activity assists conversion when used alongside suitable base malts.
Do I need rice hulls when brewing with wheat malt?
Rice hulls are not always necessary, but they are helpful when wheat makes up a large portion of the grain bill. Wheat lacks the husks found on malted barley, so rice hulls can improve wort flow and reduce the risk of a stuck sparge.
What can I substitute for Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale?
Voyager Winter Wheat Malt or Coopers Premium Wheat Malt can be used as alternatives, although their exact flavour and colour contributions may differ.
Buy Weyermann Wheat Malt Pale online from Border Brewing Supplies. Available in freshly packed quantities for home brewers throughout Australia, with local collection from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop, conveniently located for customers from the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers and QLD–NSW border region.
