Classic German Pilsner Malt with Mild Honey and Malt Character

Build clean, crisp and authentic European beer with Weyermann Pilsner Malt. Produced in Bamberg, Germany from high-quality German brewing barley, this premium base malt contributes a pale straw colour and a delicate malty-sweet flavour with gentle honey notes.

Its high enzymatic activity, excellent extract potential and reliable lautering performance make it suitable for virtually any brewing process. Use it at up to 100% of the grain bill in German Pilsner, Munich Helles, Kölsch-style beer, Festbier, Belgian Tripel, Witbier, Hazy IPA and many other pale lager and ale styles.

Compared with Weyermann Barke Pilsner Malt, standard Weyermann Pilsner Malt provides a cleaner and more restrained base that allows delicate hops, yeast character and specialty grains to remain prominent.

Why You’ll Love Weyermann Pilsner Malt

• Premium German lager base malt

• Produced by Weyermann® in Bamberg, Germany

• Made from high-quality German brewing barley

• Mild malty sweetness with gentle honey notes

• Creates a pale straw-coloured wort

• Clean and versatile flavour profile

• High enzymatic activity

• Excellent extract potential

• Reliable lautering performance

• Supports good body and foam development

• Suitable for up to 100% of the grain bill

• Ideal for Pilsner, Helles and other pale lagers

• Available in freshly packed quantities

• 25 kg sacks available for local pickup

Flavour Profile

Weyermann Pilsner Malt provides a clean and delicate malt foundation with mild sweetness and light honey notes. Its restrained character gives continental hops and lager yeast room to remain expressive while still providing sufficient malt flavour and body.

It is less rich and intense than Weyermann Barke Pilsner Malt, making standard Pilsner Malt the more versatile option when a clean, crisp or hop-focused result is required.

Colour: Very pale straw to light gold
Flavour: Mild, malty-sweet and lightly honeyed
Aroma: Fresh grain, delicate malt and light honey
Body Contribution: Medium
Mouthfeel: Clean, smooth and balanced
Enzyme Activity: High

Typical Beer Styles

Weyermann Pilsner Malt is ideal for brewing:

Its pale colour and clean flavour also make it an excellent base for recipes containing characterful specialty malts, expressive yeast or prominent hop additions.

Product Specifications

Specifications may vary slightly between harvests and individual malt batches.

Brewing Tips

Weyermann Pilsner Malt can comprise up to 100% of the grain bill and has sufficient enzymatic activity to convert itself and a reasonable proportion of unmalted adjuncts.

For a crisp German Pilsner or highly attenuated pale lager, mash at approximately 63–65°C.

For Munich Helles, Festbier or other styles requiring a slightly fuller body, mash at approximately 65–67°C.

A single-infusion mash works well, while a step mash can provide additional control over fermentability, foam and mouthfeel in traditional continental recipes.

Pair it with German noble hops such as Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnang, Spalt or Hersbrucker for classic lager character.

Pilsner malt contains more potential DMS precursor than more heavily kilned base malts. Use a vigorous, uncovered boil with good evaporation and chill the wort promptly after boiling. A well-performing modern brewing system can often produce clean wort with a 60-minute boil, although some brewers prefer a longer boil for very pale lager.

Avoid excessive oxygen exposure after fermentation to preserve its delicate malt and honey character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weyermann Pilsner Malt?

Weyermann Pilsner Malt is a very pale German base malt made from high-quality brewing barley. It provides mild malty sweetness, gentle honey notes and high enzymatic activity.

What flavour does Weyermann Pilsner Malt add to beer?

It contributes a clean, mild malt flavour with delicate honey notes. Its restrained profile allows hops, yeast and specialty malts to remain prominent.

What beer styles use Weyermann Pilsner Malt?

It is ideal for German Pilsner, Munich Helles, Festbier, Pale Lager, Kellerbier, Kölsch-style beer, Belgian Blond Ale, Tripel, Saison, Witbier and many other pale beer styles.

Can Weyermann Pilsner Malt make up the entire grain bill?

Yes. Weyermann recommends additions of up to 100%, and its high enzymatic activity allows it to function as the sole base malt in an all-grain recipe.

What is the difference between Weyermann Pilsner Malt and Barke Pilsner Malt?

Standard Weyermann Pilsner Malt has a clean, mild and lightly honeyed character. Barke Pilsner Malt provides a more pronounced malt aroma, underlying toffee notes and a softer, fuller mouthfeel. Choose standard Pilsner Malt for a cleaner result or Barke when rich malt character should be more prominent.

What is the difference between Pilsner Malt and Pale Ale Malt?

Pilsner Malt is paler and generally has a cleaner, more delicate flavour. Pale Ale Malt is kilned slightly darker and contributes more biscuit, bread and toasted malt character.

Is Weyermann Pilsner Malt suitable for ales?

Yes. Although closely associated with lager, it is also an excellent base for Belgian Blond Ale, Tripel, Saison, Kölsch-style beer, Wheat Beer, Hazy IPA and many other ales.

Does Weyermann Pilsner Malt require a step mash?

No. It performs well with a single-infusion mash. A step mash can be used when the brewer wants greater control over fermentability, body and foam, but it is not essential.

Does Pilsner Malt require a 90-minute boil?

Not necessarily. Many modern brewing systems can produce clean beer with a vigorous 60-minute boil. Good evaporation, an uncovered kettle and prompt chilling are more important than automatically extending every boil to 90 minutes.

Does Weyermann Pilsner Malt need to be milled?

Yes. The grain must be crushed before mashing. Select your preferred milled or unmilled option when ordering.

What can I substitute for Weyermann Pilsner Malt?

Weyermann Barke Pilsner Malt, Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner Malt or another quality continental Pilsner malt can be substituted. Each alternative will provide a slightly different malt flavour and mouthfeel.

Buy Weyermann Pilsner Malt online from Border Brewing Supplies. Available freshly packed and milled or unmilled for home brewers throughout Australia. Local customers can collect grain and full 25 kg sacks from our Tweed Heads South home brew shop, conveniently located for brewers from the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern Rivers and QLD–NSW border region.