BEST Distillers malts

For the production of BEST spirits, we provide BEST Distillers malts from barley, wheat, rye and spelt, as well as other grains on request. Our base malts have excellent enzymatic properties which support the BEST conversion of starch into alcohol during the distillation process, thus making handling easier for you. Our specialty, roasted and smoked malts provide deep aromatics and coloration.

Distillers malt overview

BESTDistillers Malts

Our BEST distillers malts are available either as whole kernels or ground – always in the very BEST quality. Many of our BESTMALZ products are also available in organic quality on request. Our BEST distillers malts are ideally suited to making whisky, gin, grain spirits (korn), smoky spirits, aromatic distillates, schnapps with an intense aroma, and much more.

Base malts

These malts are the basics: From our extremely pale BEST Heidelberg to dark BEST Melanoidin, we offer a wide range of base malts for diverse beers. They can be used at
100 % of the grain bill and many of them are available in organic quality. Like all of our malts, they are malted slowly and dried gently, ensuring that they are rich in enzymes and possess outstanding processing properties. We use locally grown raw materials combined with careful processing to provide the ideal foundation for outstanding beers.

Organic malts

supplied by certified organic farmers, farmer cooperatives or trading companies. As a processor, the malthouse must also have organic certification. This certifies that organic grain is acquired, stored and processed separately from conventionally grown grain. The certifying and supervising inspection body according to Regulation (EU) No. 2018/848 regarding organic farming for Palatia Malz GmbH is Ecocert IMO GmbH based in Constance (DE-ÖKO-005).

Other grains

It doesn’t necessarily have to be barley: Malt made of other grains can create a wider range of beers and a different texture, making your special beers even more unique. For example, brewing an IPA with a Rye malt gives the beer an interesting flavor and a more complex mouth feel. Oats and spelt can create a similar effect. Moreover, thanks to its high protein content, spelt malt is suitable for making acidic beers.

Peated malt

Do you prefer your whisky with a typical peat aroma? Thanks to its chemical and physical properties, our peated malt changes the composition of the mash, and thus the taste and texture of your distillery creations. Our BEST Peated Malt is ideally suited for making whisky.

Roasted malt

BEST roasted malts guarantee exciting toasted flavors. As we produce our roasted malt varieties in batches of just 100 kg, we can adjust the colors more precisely. The gentle roasting process has been proven to reduce pyrazines that are responsible for the astringent bitter taste. Intensive chocolate to espresso notes will give your spirits a unique character.

Smoked malt

Our smoked malts will improve the smoky flavor of your whisky. Thanks to their functional, chemical and physical properties, they change the composition of the mash, and thus the taste and texture of your distillery creations. BEST smoked malts are ideally suited to making whisky.

Speciality malts

Brewers who like to experiment need a special kind of malt. Our range also includes malts with distinctive properties for beers that are in a league of their own. As with all BEST malts, they feature a harmonious blend of color, aroma, ingredients and processing characteristics. Carefully developed and patiently malted, they will give your beer creations an individual, handcrafted touch. Whether you prefer a pale beer or a porter, BEST specialty malts will do the job.

BEST Whisky Malt

BEST Wheat Malt Dark

BEST Wheat Malt

BEST Peated

BEST Special X®

BEST Black Malt eXtra

BEST Caramel® Munich I

BEST Caramel® Aromatic

BEST Caramel® Hell

BEST Melanoidin Light

BEST Munich Dark

BEST Munich

BEST Melanoidin Light

BEST Black Malt eXtra

BEST Chocolate

BEST Smoked Malt

BEST Caramel® Aromatic

BEST Caramel® Hell

BEST Caramel® Munich I

BEST Red X®

BEST Special X®

BESTDistillers Malts

Base malts

Organic malts

Other grains

Peated malt

Roasted malt

Smoked malt

Speciality malts

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Where it comes from – BEST grain for BEST malt

BEST raw materials are the basis for BEST products. Therefore, one focus in procurement is on raw material suppliers who can reliably offer high-quality grain.

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How we work – BEST quality is our promise

BESTMALZ is a branded product in the domestic and international markets. As such, we guarantee the quality of our products to meet the highest standards.

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Our BESTributors – BEST malts are available worldwide

BESTMALZ malts are available all over the world through certified distribution partners, our BESTributors.

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BEST Distillers malts

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Where it comes from – BEST grain for BEST malt

How we work – BEST quality is our promise

Our BESTributors – BEST malts are available worldwide

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Kurfürsten-Anlage 52 // D-69115 Heidelberg

Postfach 10 43 20 // D-69033 Heidelberg

+49 (0)6221 6466-0 // +49 (0)6221 6466-99

info@bestmalz.de

BEST Distillers malts

Distillers malt overview

Learn more

Where it comes from – BEST grain for BEST malt

How we work – BEST quality is our promise

Our BESTributors – BEST malts are available worldwide

Want to order malt?

Kurfürsten-Anlage 52 // D-69115 Heidelberg

Postfach 10 43 20 // D-69033 Heidelberg

+49 (0)6221 6466-0 // +49 (0)6221 6466-99

info@bestmalz.de

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