BEST Red X®

BEST Red X® has become a trendsetter in the craft beer scene. It can also be used at up to 100 % of the grain bill for whisky and is ready to use without having to add other malts thanks to its good to average enzyme levels. BEST Red X® produces an exceptionally intense color in the distillate and stands out with a fruity, sherry flavor.

For whisky, also as part of the grain bill in smoky whisky.

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Passion fruit

Sherry

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Specifications

Parameter	Minimum	Maximum	Einheit
Moisture content		4.9	%
Extract (dry substance)	79.0		%
Friability	76.0		%
Glassiness		2.5	%
Protein, dry basis		12.0	%
Soluble nitrogen		750	mg/100g
Wort color	28 / 11	32 / 13	EBC / L
Wort pH	5.4	6.1
Diastatic Power	200.0		WK

Remarks

All raw materials are tested for pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals and meet the requirements of VO (EG) 165/2010 and 396/2005.

All BEST malts are regularly tested for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Their nitrosamine content is below the permissible limit.

All BEST malts comply with VO (EG) No. 1829/2003, 1830/2003, 49/2000, 18/2001 and 50/2000. We work without irradiation and without genetically modified raw materials, ingredients or additives.

All BEST malts as well as their packaging are produced in strict compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety management system.

BEST malts comply with the German Purity Law.

The cultivation of the barley until the delivery of the malt is carried out in accordance with the regulation EC / 178/2002.

Use

For whisky, also as part of the grain bill in smoky whisky.

% of the grain bill

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.