Goldpils Vienna Malt - Briess

Briess Goldpils Vienna Malt is a toasty, flavorful base malt designed for brewers creating European-style lagers. It contributes a warm golden color, smooth malt sweetness, and subtle biscuit character that works well in Vienna, Märzen, and Oktoberfest recipes. The clean, balanced profile supports rich malt expression without overshadowing other ingredients in the grain bill.

This malt provides a consistent foundation for lagers that rely on depth without heaviness. With low moisture content and a 3.5 degree Lovibond color, it delivers light golden hues and rounded malt flavor suitable for both traditional and hybrid styles. Brewers also use it as a flavor-enhancing malt in ales, bocks, and darker beers where added toastiness or complexity is desired.

Briess Goldpils Vienna Malt is available milled or unmilled to fit different brewing systems. The milled option offers immediate convenience for brew day, while unmilled kernels support freshness and longer-term storage. Its enzymatic power makes it effective as a primary base malt or as a supporting component alongside pilsner, Munich, or specialty malts.

To use this malt, incorporate it directly into the grain bill according to the recipe’s percentage guidelines. Its smooth and clean finish helps maintain balance in malt-forward lagers, and its light toast character works well with a variety of hop profiles. It performs consistently in all-grain and partial-mash setups, providing predictable conversion and flavor development.

Crafted to support classic amber and golden lagers, Briess Goldpils Vienna Malt offers dependable color, controlled sweetness, and mild toastiness. Its versatility and consistent performance make it a trusted choice for refining both traditional lager styles and creative recipe variations.