Traditional Czech Floor-Malted Pilsner Malt

Brew authentic Czech lager with the rich malt character of Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt. Traditionally floor malted in Bohemia from quality Bojos and Malz brewing barley, this premium base malt delivers an intense malt aroma with distinctive honey and biscuit notes.

The traditional floor-malting process gives this malt greater flavour intensity and a fuller malt expression than a clean, neutral Pilsner malt. Its pale 3–5 EBC colour and high enzymatic activity make it suitable for up to 100% of the grain bill.

Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt is an outstanding base for Czech Pale Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager and other malt-forward European beer styles.

Why You’ll Love Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt

• Traditionally floor malted in Bohemia

• Made from Bojos and Malz brewing barley

• Intense and distinctive malt aroma

• Rich honey and biscuit flavour

• Creates an expressive malt-forward beer

• Pale 3–5 EBC colour

• High enzymatic activity

• Suitable for up to 100% of the grain bill

• Excellent for traditional Czech lager

• Suitable for infusion, step and decoction mashing

• Freshly packed to order by Border Brewing Supplies

Flavour Profile

Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt delivers an intense malt aroma supported by rich honey and biscuit notes. Its flavour is more pronounced than that of a neutral modern Pilsner malt, creating a rounded and expressive malt foundation.

The character remains pale and refined enough for Czech Pilsner while providing sufficient malt depth for amber lager, dark lager, Bock, Saison and historical beer styles.

Colour: Pale straw to light gold
Flavour: Rich malt, honey and biscuit
Aroma: Intense fresh malt and grain
Body Contribution: Medium
Mouthfeel: Smooth, rounded and malt-forward
Enzyme Activity: High

Typical Beer Styles

Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt is ideal for brewing:

These styles benefit from the malt’s intense aroma, honey-and-biscuit flavour and traditional Bohemian character.

Product Specifications

Specifications may vary slightly between individual malt batches.

Brewing Tips

Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt can make up 100% of the grain bill and has sufficient enzymatic activity to convert itself during mashing.

Use it as the primary base malt in Czech Pale Lager and Bohemian Pilsner when you want a pronounced honey-and-biscuit malt character.

A single-infusion mash can produce excellent results. A stepped mash or traditional decoction mash may further emphasise the malt’s depth and create the rounded mouthfeel associated with classic Czech lager.

For a crisp, well-attenuated Czech Pilsner, target a main conversion rest of approximately 64–66°C.

For a fuller Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager or Bock, a conversion rest of approximately 66–68°C can help retain additional body.

This malt does not automatically require a protein rest. An excessively long protein rest can reduce body and foam retention, so choose the mash schedule according to the current malt analysis and desired beer character.

Pair it with traditional Czech Saaz hops and a clean lager yeast to create an authentic Czech-style Pilsner.

Because this is a pale Pilsner malt, use a strong, uncovered boil and allow sufficient fermentation and lagering time when producing delicate pale lager.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt?

It is a traditional Czech base malt produced in Bohemia using the floor-malting process. Weyermann makes it from Bojos and Malz barley varieties to create an intense malt aroma with honey and biscuit notes.

What does floor malted mean?

Floor malting is a traditional process in which germinating barley is spread across a malting floor and manually turned. The process gives this malt its distinctive flavour intensity and traditional Bohemian character.

What flavour does this malt add to beer?

Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt contributes an intense malt aroma with rich honey and biscuit notes. It is more expressive and malt-forward than a neutral Pilsner base malt.

What beer styles use Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt?

It is especially suited to Czech Pale Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager and Bohemian Bock. It can also be used in Saison, wheat beer and historical styles.

Can it make up the entire grain bill?

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

What is the difference between Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt and regular Pilsner Malt?

Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt has a richer and more intense malt character with noticeable honey and biscuit notes. Regular Pilsner malt is generally cleaner and more neutral.

What is the difference between Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner Malt and Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt?

Both are suitable for Czech beer, but the floor-malted version is produced using a traditional artisanal process and provides greater flavour intensity. It is the better choice when pronounced malt character is a central part of the recipe.

Is this malt suitable for decoction mashing?

Yes. It can be used with single-infusion, step-infusion or decoction mash schedules. Decoction mashing can further develop its rich malt flavour and rounded mouthfeel.

Does it require a protein rest?

Not necessarily. Modern batches generally perform well without an extended protein rest. If using a stepped mash, avoid an unnecessarily long protein rest because it may reduce body and foam stability.

What can I substitute for Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt?

Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner Malt or another quality European Pilsner malt can be used. However, the finished beer may have less honey, biscuit and traditional floor-malted character.

Buy Weyermann Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt 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 for customers from the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern Rivers and QLD–NSW border region.