Malt Type: | Base |
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Grain Origin: | North America |
Wort Color: | 2.1-2.5 °Lovibond (4.0-5.3 EBC) |
Protein: | 15.0% |
Moisture: | 4.2% max. |
Extract (dry): | 79.0% min. |
Diastatic Power: | |
Usage: | 100% max. |
Rahr Standard 6-Row is a light-colored base malt made from a blend of American 6-Row barley varieties. 6-row barley has a much higher protein content and enzymatic power than 2-row barley. Inclusion of Standard 6-Row is therefore very advantageous for recipes calling for large proportions of specialty malts, wheat malts, or adjuncts, which have little or no enzymatic power themselves. 6-row barley is also used to match historical beer styles from settings where 2-row barley was not widely available. High proportions of 6-row barley may necessitate the use of adjuncts or require protein rests in mashing.