{"product_id":"viking-2-row-xtra-pale-malt-3g-55-lb-sack","title":"Viking 2-Row Xtra Pale Malt 3G | 55 LB Sack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page-subheader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"product-page-subcontent\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Ready Brewers: A Revolutionary Malt is Here and on Sale in October!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcitement is brewing in the craft beer world with the introduction of Viking Xtra Pale 3G malt. To celebrate its debut, this innovative malt will be available at a significant discount for the entire month of October, offering every brewer the chance to experience its exceptional qualities firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViking Xtra Pale 3G is not just another base malt. It represents a leap forward in malting technology, designed to meet the demands of modern brewers seeking superior quality, consistency, and remarkable results in their creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary Freshness \u0026amp; Stability with Null Lox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the core of this malt is groundbreaking Null Lox technology, which dramatically reduces lipoxygenase activity. For your beer, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Flavor Stability:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSay goodbye to staling and unwanted papery off-flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Tastes Fresher, Longer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe vibrant, fresh character of your beer is preserved, extending its shelf life and peak flavor window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Foam Stability:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy better head retention and a more appealing presentation in the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End of DMS: Cleaner Flavors \u0026amp; Bigger Savings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis malt is a true 0-DMS product. The MMT enzyme, a precursor to DMS, is completely knocked out during the malting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Savings \u0026amp; Reduced Carbon Footprint:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBecause you don't need to drive off DMS, you can significantly reduce your kettle boiling time. This saves energy, time, and money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Benefit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe unique malting process also allows maltsters to reduce kilning time and temperature, conserving energy at the source and lowering the malt's overall carbon footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Consistency \u0026amp; a Perfect Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForget the variability of typical base malts. Viking Xtra Pale 3G is crafted from a consistent single varietal barley, 100% 3G CB Comfort, ensuring you get the same reliable performance batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly Low Color:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith specs of MAX 3.8 EBC (1.9 SRM), it provides the perfect neutral, light-colored canvas for any beer style, from the palest lagers to hop-saturated IPAs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Modified:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA Kolbach Index of MIN 40% means this malt is highly modified, allowing brewers to easily execute modern single infusion mashes across a wide range of temperatures and times with fantastic results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis October, brewers across the country will have the opportunity to incorporate this game-changing malt into their recipes at a special introductory price. Look for the discount at participating homebrew supply shops and online retailers. Don't miss this chance to be among the first to brew with the exceptional Viking Xtra Pale 3G malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXtra Pale 3G FAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes anyone else sell 3G malt in the US?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo, MoreFlavor! is the exclusive distributor of Viking 3G barley in the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this product non GMO?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes, it was developed in Europe under EU guidelines which restrict GMO products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo I need to change my recipes?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can leave them exactly the same! Feel free to adjust brewing schedules to play with reduced boil times, enzyme additions or other efficiency gains to glean the most benefit from this magical malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes 3G taste different from standard 2-rows?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll malts taste different, but in a blind tasting the 3G barley was not immediately distinguishable when compared to the control samples. The 3G Xtra Pale was selected amongst the favorites by every individual on the panel and was ranked the overall favorite amongst 6 common base malts tested based on cumulative scores. No one on the panel was able to successfully guess which sample was the 3G.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3G must be expensive, right?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the reduced kilning times and good ergonomic viability of the barley, you don’t need to pay through the teeth for the best barley on the market. Pricing is competitive with domestic 2-row malts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre malts other than Xtra Pale available in 3G?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrently, there are not. But we are looking into converting more of the line. We are also able to do custom maltings using 3G for large volumes (10 MT+).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the old version (non 3G) of Xtra Pale still going to be available?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfortunately, the original Xtra Pale will be sunsetting in favor of our new 3G malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf this barley was developed for pilsners, then it is only good for light lagers, right?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe barley was developed for lagers, but the malt was designed specifically for the American craft beer industry over the course of years of collaboration between Viking Malt and MoreFlavor! Xtra Pale provides a subtle, yet pleasant malt backbone that serves as a perfect canvas to paint your masterpiece. Clean and flavorful, it will accentuate and never overpower. Ideal for any modern beer style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does this malt help reduce my carbon footprint and help me achieve my CSR goals?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the lack of DMS formation, Maltsters are able to kiln for shorter periods of time at lower temperatures, saving on energy costs. Likewise, brewers may be able to adjust their boil times as driving off DMS is no longer necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is there reduced staling?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNull lox malt has reduced lipoxygenase, which is the compound that leads to the wet cardboard or papery off flavor in beers as they age. By containing significantly reduced amounts of lipoxygenase, beer tastes fresh for longer, with improved flavor and foam stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is there no DMS in the malt?\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no formation of DMSp or DMS due to the knock out of the enzyme MMT (Methionine-S-Methyltransferase, pathway below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.7 - 1.9 °L - Superior quality European 2-row malt. Ideal base malt for all beer styles as it is germinated like a domestic 2-row pale malt, but kilned like a pilsner malt.  This means that it is very highly modified, but still very light in color.  This malt is the perfect base malt for modern craft breweries. Whether you're brewing a blonde ale, a hazy IPA or an imperial stout, this is the best base malt on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalt Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoisture % - max. 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExtract fine % dm - min. 81.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColor °L - 1.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProtein % dm - max. 10.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKolbach Index % - 44.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeta-glucan in wort (mg\/l) - 185\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFriability % - 87\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGlassy grains % - 0.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety represents some of the latest inventions, where malting and brewing specific benefits have been combined in a modern malting barley variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced Lipoxygenase (Lox) activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo formation of DMSp and DMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced lipoxygenase activity in malt produces beer with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter taste fresh for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved flavor stability with no staling and papery off-flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter foam stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo formation of DMSp and DMS\u003cbr\u003eKnock out of the enzyme MMT (Methionine-S-Methyltransferase)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo DMS formation during malting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo DMS formation during brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltsters may reduce kilning temperature and time.\u003cbr\u003eBrewers may reduce evaporation during wort boiling.\u003cbr\u003eEnergy saving and long-term support for CSR agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brewmaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433103606014,"sku":"gs9413gsale","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/5216\/0254\/files\/65171.png?v=1760629250","url":"https:\/\/bacchusandbarleycorns.shop\/products\/viking-2-row-xtra-pale-malt-3g-55-lb-sack","provider":"Bacchusandbarleycorns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}