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.

Availability & Shipping

  • Crushed or Whole malt
  • Bulk Tipper, Blown Bulk, Bulk Bag (1000kg – 500kg), or 25kg bags.
  • The Malting Company of Ireland ships worldwide.

Flavour Profile

  • Mild and smooth

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
ParameterUnitTarget
Moisture%≤4.5
Extract (0.2mm/Fine Grind)% dm≥82
Total Protein% dm9.0 – 11.0
Soluble Protein% dm3.5 – 5.0
Soluble Nitrogen Ratio (SNR)%≥36
Diastatic PowerWK dm≥270
Wort Colour°EBC2 – 3.5
Lovibond1.3 – 1.9
Wort pH5.80 – 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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