Pale Buckwheat Malt

UNMILLED MALT
Certified Gluten-Free

Pale Buckwheat Malt is a gluten-free base malt designed for brewing approachable, well-balanced beer at home. It provides reliable fermentable sugars along with a mild, nutty flavor profile that adds subtle character without dominating the recipe. Its light color and gentle body contribution make it a versatile foundation for a wide range of gluten-free beer styles. Well suited for gluten-free farmhouse ales, pale ales, and blended grain recipes, Pale Buckwheat Malt is primarily used as part of a layered grain bill to add dimension and complexity. It helps create beer with a rounded malt structure while keeping the overall profile clean and drinkable. For best results, use with enzyme support during mashing to ensure complete starch conversion and consistent fermentation performance. This malt is a strong choice for brewers looking to create expressive, homebrewed gluten-free beer with a naturally grain-forward character.

Best Gluten-Free Beer Styles:
Pale ales, amber ales, saisons, farmhouse styles

SRM: 1.5 - 3.5
Extract*: 70 - 75
Potential Gravity**: 1.031 or 31 gravity points per gallon
FAN Average: 145
Protein Average: 5.5
Diastatic Power Average: 20 Litner
A-Amylase Average: 10
Suggested Usage: 5 - 30%
*Expected extract based on modified ASBC with exogenous enzymes
**PPG based on a falling step mash in a controlled lab setting conducted by Grouse Malt House and Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage