BEST A-XL

BEST A-XL is a malt made from the traditional German barley variety Alexis. It imparts a malty flavor to the beer, provides a full body as well as a golden yellow color. An increased proportion of free amino nitrogen (FAN) suitably supplies yeast during fermentation. Due to its balanced proteolytic and cytolytic properties, BEST A-XL shows up to 30 percent more beer-glass foam stability in tests, compared to conventional standard malts. Using the Steinfurth Foam stability tester (MEBAK), values of >120 SKZ were measured in the final beer, indicating very good foam. Malt from Alexis barley can be used up to 100% in the grain bill. BEST A-XL is available exclusively from BESTMALZ.

Specifications

Specification	Unit	Minimum	Maximum
Moisture content	%		4.9
Extract fine grind, dry basis	%	80.0
Fine-coarse difference EBC	%	1.2	2.0
Viscosity (8.6%)	mPa∙s	1.50	1.60
Friability	%	81	89
Glassiness	%		2.5
Protein, dry basis	%	10.0	11.5
Soluble nitrogen	mg/100g Malz-Trs.	620	720
Kolbach index	%	36.0	42.0
Wort color	EBC	2.8	4.0
Wort color	L	1.5	2.0
Wort pH		5.7	6.1
Grading > 2.5mm	%	90.0
Diastatic power	WK	240
FAN		125
ß-Glucan (65° C)			350.0

Remarks

All of our malts are produced in accordance with the purity guidelines of the German Reinheitsgebot of 1516. We use no genetically modified raw materials. Our malts are produced in compliance with all valid food regulations and legal provisions.

We guarantee absolute compliance with strict statutory limits relating to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, mycotoxins and nitrosamines. This is monitored by independent laboratories on a regular basis.

All processes are conducted according to procedures that are stipulated in our quality management system in accordance with the European standard DIN-EN-ISO 9001:2015. This also includes an HACCP system.

Certification of the systems is performed regularly by the LGA InterCert. Malting barley and wheat are natural products, which is why the specifications given here are naturally subject to seasonal variation and depend on the quality of a given harvest.

As a functional malt for all beer types with pronounced foam.

Rate
Up to 100% of the grain bill.

Other

Packaging

In bulk, sacks size 25 kg/55 lbs and 50 kg/110 lbs, super sacks size 500-1,000 kg/1,100-2,200 lbs. All of our malts are also available in crushed form on request.

Shelf life

At least 24 months under dry conditions (max. 20 °C/68 °F, max. 35 % RH).

Service

Should you need personal assistance, one of our experts will be happy to advise you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.