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IREKS Pilsen Malt - 55 lb. Bag
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IREKS Pilsen Malt
IREKS Pilsen Malt is the benchmark German base malt in the Pro Brew Supply lineup and one of our best-selling malts company-wide. Clean, bright, and exceptionally versatile, it provides the classic foundation brewers expect from a true German pilsner malt: light color, dependable extract, smooth brewhouse performance, and a crisp malt profile that lets the rest of the recipe shine.
Used by many well-known German lager breweries and trusted by domestic brewers alike, IREKS Pilsen Malt is known for its remarkably clear runoff and predictable lautering performance. It is ideal for German lagers, pilsners, helles, Kölsch, blonde ales, wheat beers, Belgian styles, and clean modern ales where brewers want authentic European character, consistency, and a refined malt backbone.
IREKS Pilsen Malt - 55 lb. Bag
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Best For
Best For Brewing Applications
Quickly see where this malt fits in a professional brewing program.
German Pilsner
Clean base malt for crisp, bright pilsners with refined hop balance.
Helles & Light Lager
Soft pale malt foundation for highly drinkable lager programs.
Kölsch & Blonde Ale
A clean base for delicate ales that need light color and subtle malt depth.
Core House Base Malt
Strong choice when you want one dependable pale malt across multiple brands.
Technical Specs
Quick Malt Specifications
Key malt details for recipe planning, production use, and purchasing decisions.
Malt Type
Base Malt
Color Range
Very Light
Color
1.4–2.3 °L
/
2.5–5.0 EBC
Origin
Germany
Suggested Usage
Up to 100%
Best For
Lagers, Pilsners, Kölsch, IPA
Flavor Profile
Clean, light malt, subtle grain sweetness
Storage
Store cool, dry, and sealed
Pro Brew Advantage
Why Buy Malt From Pro Brew Supply?
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Brewing Builds Featuring This Product
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Beer Style Build
German Pilsner Build
A clean, crisp German-style pilsner build focused on bright Pilsner malt character, refined noble hop aroma, and a reliable lager fermentation profile.
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Hefeweizen Build
A classic Bavarian Hefeweizen build — a wheat-heavy grist over Pilsner malt, restrained noble hops, and expressive banana-and-clove weizen fermentation.
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COA & Malt Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use IREKS Pilsen Malt at 100% of the grist?
Yes. IREKS Pilsen Malt is a fully modified base malt with plenty of enzymatic power to convert at 100% of the grist. Many classic German pilsners and single-malt lagers are brewed with it as the only malt in the recipe.
What color is IREKS Pilsen Malt?
1.4–2.3°L (2.5–5.0 EBC) — a very light base malt for pale, bright lagers and ales.
Does IREKS Pilsen Malt need a step mash or protein rest?
No. It is fully modified and performs well with a single-infusion mash, though it also handles traditional step mash programs if that fits your brewhouse.
What beer styles is IREKS Pilsen Malt best for?
German pilsner, helles, Kölsch, blonde ale, wheat beers, and Belgian styles — plus clean modern ales and IPAs where brewers want an authentic European malt base.
Can IREKS Pilsen Malt replace other German Pilsner malts in a recipe?
Yes — it substitutes 1:1 for other German or continental Pilsner malts. Expect the classic profile: light color, clean flavor, and clear, predictable runoff.
Where do I find the malt analysis for my lot?
Search the Pro Brew Supply COA library by product, brand, or lot number. Values like extract, protein, and moisture vary by crop year and lot, so always confirm against your lot's COA before final recipe calculations.
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About IREKS
Original Bavarian Malt Since 1856
Germany
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