Base Malts

Base malts make up the bulk of a beer's grist, creating a canvas upon which other flavors are painted. From Pilsner to Maris Otter, brewers have available to them various types of base malts that are said to impact unique characteristics. In this episode, Marshall sits down with contributor Matt Del Fiacco to discuss the history of malting, what makes different base malts unique, and of course the results of some fascinating exBEERiments. | Relevant Articles | Pale 2-Row vs. Pilsner Malt Maris Otter vs. Domestic Pale 2-Row Malt Pale 2-Row vs. Pale 6-Row Malt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.