Our Malts Range
Origin Gold
Low-Colour Base Malt
Ireland’s naturally fertile soils, mild temperate oceanic climate, and long growing season provide ideal conditions for producing premium-quality 2-row malting barley with very large, plump, evenly sized, clean grains.
MCI’s mild-flavoured Origin Gold Low-Colour Base Malt adds smoothness and depth to beer without overwhelming the palate. Our expert team developed this malt with an exceptionally low colour and mild flavour profile, making it perfect for brewing paler beers where subtle malt flavours complement gentle hopping to produce a truly refreshing and balanced brew.
With a high extract content and strong enzymatic properties, this malt is specially designed to be combined with raw adjuncts, serving as a solid foundation for your brewing program.
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Flavour Profile
Irish Malted Barley
Malt Specification
| Product Type: | Irish Malted Barley – Low-Colour Base Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Method Reference: | IOB, ed 1997, sec 2, Ale, Lager and Distilling malts | |
| Parameter | Unit | Target |
| Moisture | % | ≤4.5 |
| Extract (0.2mm/Fine Grind) | % dm | ≥82 |
| Total Protein | % dm | 9.0 – 11.0 |
| Soluble Protein | % dm | 3.5 – 5.0 |
| Soluble Nitrogen Ratio (SNR) | % | ≥36 |
| Diastatic Power | WK dm | ≥270 |
| Wort Colour | °EBC | 2 – 3.5 |
| Lovibond | 1.3 – 1.9 | |
| Wort pH | 5.80 – 6.10 | |
| Friability | % | ≥86.0 |
| W.U.G.s /Glassy Whole Corns | % | ≤2.0 |
| Grading >2.5mm | % | ≥95.0 |
| <2.2mm | % | ≤2.0 |
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