Viking Malt - Beer Malt Handbook - Online

1.
BEER
TYPES
The world is full of different beers, divided into a vast array of different types. Many classifications and precise definitions of beers
having been formulated over the years, ours are not the most rigid, since we seek simply to review some of the most important
beer types. In addition, we present a few options for the malt used for each type-hints for brewers considering different choices
of malt when planning a new beer.
The following beer types are given a short introduction to our Viking Malt malts.
TOP FERMENTED BEERS:

• Ales
• Stouts and Porters
• Wheat beers
BOTTOM FERMENTED BEERS:

• Lager
• Dark lager
• Pilsner
• Bocks
• Märzen
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BACKGROUND
Known as the ‘mother’ of all pale lagers, pilsner originated in Bohemia, in the city of Pilsen. Pilsner is said
to have been the first golden, clear lager beer, and is well known for its very soft brewing water, which PILSNER
contributes to its smooth taste. Nowadays, for example, over half of the beer drunk in Germany is pilsner.
DESCRIPTION
Pilsner was originally famous for its fine hop aroma and strong bitterness. Its golden color and moderate
alcohol content, and its slightly lower final attenuation, give it a smooth malty taste. Nowadays, the range
of pilsner beers has extended in such a way that the less hopped and lighter versions are now considered
ordinary lagers.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PILSNER

Original gravity 11-12 °Plato
Alcohol content 4.5-5.2 % volume
Color 6-12 °EBC
Bitterness 25-40 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Pale Pilsner Malt is used according to the required specifications.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
None in particular!
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BACKGROUND
No doubt the most popular beer type in the world, but also one of the youngest, only the invention
LAGERS of refrigeration systems in the late 19th century making it possible to maintain the required low processing
temperatures throughout the year. Since then, it has rapidly overtaken top fermented beers in terms
of volume consumed. ‘Lager’ is sometimes used incorrectly to refer to all bottom fermented beers. Strong
lagers are known as exports and lighter lagers simply as light beers.
DESCRIPTION
Lager is a bottom fermented beer, originally stored for long periods in the cold. It is pale in color and
moderately hopped, with a flavor not usually characterised by any aroma in particular. It would be apposite
to define this beer type as highly drinkable.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PILSNER

Original gravity 10-11.5 °Plato
Alcohol content 4-5.5 % volume
Color 7-15 °EBC
Bitterness 15-25 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Pale Pilsner Malt, up to 100%. A less or more modified malt should be selected, depending on the particular
beer characteristic sought (mouth feel, foam etc.). For flavor enrichment, a proportion of the grist can be
replaced for example with Caramel Pale Malt or Vienna Malt. Adjuncts can also be used.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
None in particular! If a very high proportion of malt with a low level of amylolytic activity is used, it should
be taken into account during the mashing procedure. Active base malt in use is also recommended to be
highly active in these cases.

BACKGROUND
The name ‘Märzen’ comes from the German word märz, meaning March. Before the development
of efficient cooling systems, brewing was not always possible during the summer, leading to large quanti- MÄRZEN
ties of strong beer being brewed in the early spring (around March) and its storage in cool cellars over
the summer. In the autumn, these beer kegs were usually opened in Oktoberfests. Märzen also being
known as Vienna lager or Oktoberfest beer. Nowadays, Märzens are typical seasonal or festival beers
in many countries.
DESCRIPTION
Märzens are bottom fermented beers, their color ranging from gold to copper or bronze. Taste is very
malty and sweet. Hopping is focused on producing variety of aromas and these beers have a higher original
gravity than pilsners or ordinary lagers.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF MÄRZEN

Color 10-40 °EBC
Bitterness 20-30 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Vienna Malt and Munich Light&Dark Malts are special malts developed for these beers. Malt taste can be
rounded off using caramel malts or other dark brewing malts, such as Caramel Pale. However, most of the
grist remains as Pilsner Malt.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
When special malts are used, a longer mashing procedure is normally required.

BACKGROUND
A strong lager beer, originally from German with a long history starting from 14th century and the city
BOCKS of Einbeck. Later brewers from other cities also have learned to brew this great lager beer and it got more
familiar with the name of bock. Bock means buck in English, this horned animal usually decorating the label
of bock beer bottles. Traditionally bock is a seasonal beer for Christmas and springtime. Bocks are rarely sold
throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION
The original bock beer style is strong copper-brown colored, moderately hopped beer with a malty taste.
Nowadays there are several different styles. Dobbel bock, a stronger version of bock. Eisbock, even
stronger version of dobbel bock. Maibock with lower color and a little more hops compared to original one.
Similar versions with +50% wheat malt in a malt bill are also brewed.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PALE BOCK BEER

Alcohol content 6-8 % volume
Color (pale) 8-15 °EBC
Bitterness 15-25 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

The malts you can find in bock beer mashing recipes are many as bock is a very malty beer. For pale bocks,
Pilsner Malt is brewed together with low color caramel malts and dark malts like Caramel Pale Malt and
Munich Light&Dark Malts. For dark versions, about half of the grist can be formulated from Cookie Malt and
Caramel Malt 100. If a very deep color is desired, it is reasonable to use a few per cent of Chocolate Light Malt
or Chocolate Dark Malt or Black Malt. Wheat bock versions need of course Wheat Malt.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
If high proportions of special malts are used, attention should be payed to amylolytic activity. Sometimes
even Enzyme Malt is a reasonable option.
BACKGROUND
Before pale bottom fermented beers became popular, almost all beers were dark in color. Dark lagers DARK
were strongly related to the different areas of central Europe, being brewed, for example, in the Bayer and
Bohemia regions, and dark lager is now the common name for several bottom fermented dark beer types, LAGERS
including Schwarzbier and Munchener dunkel.
DESCRIPTION
The color varies, but is usually something between amber and near black, while the aroma tends to be
dominated by compounds from dark malts: caramel, chocolate, toffee etc. Bitterness is not emphasised,
the taste usually being sweet and full-bodied. Dark lagers are normally not very strong, rarely exceeding
6% alcohol by volume.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF DARK LAGER

Alcohol content 3.5-6 % volume
Color 50-150 °EBC
Bitterness 15-30 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Many kinds of special malt can be used. Dark brewing malts like Munich Light&Dark Malt can be
used as the base dark malt. Depending upon the required characteristics, caramel malts (for in-
stance Caramel Malt 100) are normally added to the grist to emphasise roasted aromas or sweetness.
If a very dark color is sought, a few percent of Black Malt is preferable.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
It must be kept in mind that sufficient enzyme activity for proper saccharification is normally achieved only
by using Pilsner Malt or in some cases even Enzyme Malt.

BACKGROUND
Treating ales as a single beer type lacks justification in some respect, since there are many different types
ALES of ale: bitter, mild, pale and barley wine, for example. Strictly speaking, ale is simply a top fermented beer.
While most ales come from the British Isles, there are also famous Belgian and German versions.
DESCRIPTION
Ales are fruity and subtle in flavor, mainly due to higher fermentation temperatures. Their color range
is wide starting from pale ales copper to bitter ales amber and even near black of some traditional ales.
Post hopping is very common for ales and aroma varieties are created in the brew kettle. Normally dry
in taste, there can be a great deal of variation in the original gravity.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF BITTER ALE

Alcohol content 3.5-5.5 % volume
Color 15-30 °EBC
Bitterness 20-30 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Pale Ale Malt or well-modified Pilsner Malt as a basis. A stronger golden hue and taste can be taken
from Golden Ale Malt. On top of that a wide variety of special malts can be used in accordance with the
product type, e.g. Cookie Malt for bitter ales, Pale Caramel Malt for pale ales or dark Caramel Malts for
brown ale.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
When high final attenuation is sought, Enzyme Malt is worth to consider for strong enzyme performance.

BACKGROUND STOUTS
Stouts and porters trace their roots back to London, although since then they have been more strongly
associated with Ireland. Porters, once the more common beer, were in many cases replaced by stouts. AND
Their character is mainly determined by the roasted malts. Both stouts and porters are still brewed in the
UK, USA and the Baltic countries, to name but a few.
PORTERS
DESCRIPTION
Porters and stouts are very dark, top fermented beers, their color in most cases being near black.
Their taste is usually dominated by roasted compounds of dark malts, and the original gravity varies. They
tend to be dry beers, tasting a little acrid or even harsh. Stout is generally considered stronger than porter.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF STOUT

Alcohol content 5-8 % volume
Color 70-200 °EBC
Bitterness 25-50 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

Well modified pale brewing malts like Pilsner Malt form a good basis for this type of beer. The very dark
color is achieved using relatively high proportions (up to 10%) Chocolate Malt Light or Black Malt,
Pearled Black Malt or Roasted Barley. Other dark malts, such as Caramel Malt 150, can also be used
to emphasise sweetness or the fullness of the taste.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
When relatively high proportions of dark malts are used, the decreased enzymatic activity of the grist
must be taken into consideration. This usually means a longer mashing procedure or the supplementation
of missing enzymes with highly active malt like Enzyme Malt.

BACKGROUND
WHEAT Wheat has a long history as a raw material in brewing, due to having similar climatic requirements to barley.
Usually regarded as southern German (Bayer) beers, where they are almost as popular as pilsner, famous
BEERS wheat beers are also brewed in Belgium. Wheat beer has a refreshing taste and lively appearance, which
is why a lot of wheat beer is drunk in the spring and summertime. Nowadays, wheat beers are brewed almost
everywhere in the world.
DESCRIPTION
Wheat beers are top fermented beers with a relatively high carbon dioxide content (even up to 10 g/l).
Their aroma is typically fruity and phenolic and they taste light and only slightly bitter. Some wheat beers
are secondary fermented in the bottle. These beers are cloudy (due to yeast) and very lively (due to the
carbon dioxide). Wheat beers are commonly pale in color, although many dark versions are also available.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PALE WHEAT BEER

Color 8-15 °EBC
Bitterness 15-30 BU
COMMON MALT BASIS

The proportion of Wheat Malt is normally above 50% of the grist for pale versions brewed using Pilsner Malt.
For dark versions, special malts such as Caramel Malt 100-150 are recommended.
BREWING PRECAUTIONS
Wheat Malt has low levels of amylolytic activity due to its lower natural content of α-amylase. That should
be taken into account during the mashing procedure.

2.
DIFFERENT
BEERS WITH
DIFFERENT
MALTS
Brewing is a creative process. By varying recipes, mashing programmes, types of yeast and fermentation conditions, a brewer can create
a variety of different beers. Further variations can be achieved by using different malts. The world of malts is rich, not only because
of the wide variety of production methods used in manufacturing different types of malts, but also due to the possibility of using
a variety of cereals for malting and brewing. Sometimes, these malts are called special malts, but due to the increased usage of these
products in the production of so called standard lager beers, we would rather refer to them as different malts. This article describes the
wide variety of malts from which today’s brewers can choose when brewing high quality beers, not only for beer enthusiasts but also
for brewing volume products.
RAW MATERIALS
The most common cereals used for malting and brewing are barley, wheat and rye. Wheat and rye mainly differ from barley with respect
to the absence of the husk and their smaller kernel size.
The main requirements of malting are common across the range of different cereals: the use of pure varieties suitable for malting and
brewing purposes, even kernel size, good germination, even modification and protein levels below 12%. Based on the variation in incoming
raw materials, the maltster can control the usage of raw materials with different quality characteristics. Normally, barleys with a higher
protein content are used in the production of dark brewing malts (because of their better color formation), while barleys which are low
in protein are used in the roasting plant (since they have faster saccharification).

PRODUCTS
The production of different malts is presented in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Manufacture of different malts.

DARK BREWING MALTS
Dark brewing malts are produced in a similar way to their pale equivalents, the kilning
phase representing the only difference in most cases. Some maltsters also select the
variety to be used and adjust the germination conditions in order to promote color forma-
tion. When compared to the production of pale brewing malt, the main differences are:
1) The circulation of air with a high moisture content during the early kilning phase
(stewing)
2) Higher final kilning temperatures.
The higher the temperatures to which the malts are subjected during kilning, the more
flavor and color compounds are formed. There are two main routes to color and flavor
formation: the so-called Maillard and Strecker degradation reactions. Both reactions
involve reducing sugar and amino acids reacting at elevated temperatures. The more the
malt is stewed at the beginning of the kilning phase, the more sugars and amino acids
are formed. The higher final temperature, the more color and flavor active compounds
are formed. On the other hand, the higher the color is, lower is the residual enzyme
activity. Dark brewing malts usually contain medium levels of enzyme activity, i.e. they
can be used in relatively high portions for pale malts, or in some cases even alone.
Typical dark brewing malts include Vienna, Golden Ale and Munich malts to
mention few. Naturally, product names differ from producer to producer but, in general,
the color of dark brewing malts varies from 5 to 50°EBC. Some maltsters have
designed special kilning programmes to meet the specific requirements of their customers.

CARAMEL MALTS
Caramel malts can be produced in a roasting drum or specially equipped kiln. Raw material
is well-modified green malt. The moisture content of the green malt should be quite
high, preferably at a value higher than 45%. Due to the possibility of achieving higher
temperatures in a roasting drum in comparison to conventional kilns, caramel malts have
a broader color variation than kilned dark brewing malts. There are three main steps
to producing caramel malts:
1) Heating to approx. 65°C and saccharification

2) Removal of excess moisture
3) Drying and cooling
Steps one and two are usually identical for all caramel malts, step three varying
depending on the wanted color of the product. During saccharification, the interior
part of the kernel reaches the temperatures required for gelatinisation to take place,
which are also optimal for the activation of amylolytic enzymes. In other words, mashing
takes place inside the kernel, with starch and proteins being broken down into sugars and
amino acids.

Once modification of the endosperm has been achieved, the air flaps of the roasting drum are opened and the excess moisture
removed. Following this, the malts are dried to reach a moisture content which is usually less than 8%. Since the sugar content
is high, the color and flavor develop rapidly, and relatively high color values can be achieved. While the drying temperature normally
varies between 80-140°C, the color values of different caramel malts vary from 5 to 600°EBC. Finally, the malts are cooled using
cool fresh air, to temperatures of around 25°C.
Caramel malts have a glassy and hard structure, due to the crystallised sugars of the endosperm, and their level of amylolytic activity
is negligible. This is also true for low color caramel malts.
When compared to dark malts of the same color, caramel malts are richer in flavor, mainly due to more intensive Maillard reactions
during the drying stage. Caramel malts are typically mentioned to give sweet, caramel, toffee, nutty type flavors. Some roastiness
is also always present but intensity is strongly varying with the color. Many investigations have shown that caramel malts improve
foam retention, which could be due to the modification of the proteins during processing. Caramel malts can also contribute to the
fullness and mouthfeel of the beer.

ROASTED PRODUCTS
There are two raw materials for the roasting process:
1) Dry pale brewing malt and

2) Barley or other native cereals
These products are exposed to very high temperatures in the roasting drum, the highest reaching more than 200°C. This results
in very dark products with an array of harsh, bitter and even burnt flavors.

WHEAT MALTS
The total malting time for wheat is normally shorter than that of barley. Wheat has
no husk, allowing a rapid uptake of water in steeping. Great care is needed not to produce
over steeped wheat, which forms a sticky mess when it is turned and transferred.
For pale wheat malts, kilning temperatures are usually around 72-80°C. In order
to avoid kernel breakage and dust problems, a higher final moisture (5-6%) is allowed.
Dark versions and caramel malts can also be produced from wheat in a similar way to the
corresponding barley malts.
RYE MALTS
Rye is usually considered a bakery cereal, but brewery applications are not unknown.
Due to their high concentration of gel forming pentosans, the use of rye malts in breweries
is limited. With excess dosage of rye malts you easily get wort separation and or filtra-
tion problems. That is why rye malts can more or less be considered as a spice in beer
production. However, in some home brews and low alcohol drinks, such as kvass, rye
malt forms the main raw material. Rye has a malting characteristic quite similar to that
of wheat. Light rye malts are probably most common, but also dark and caramel versions
are produced. In addition to taste caramelised rye gives nice reddish hue.

MALT CHARACTERISTICS
Different raw materials and processing conditions produce remarkable differences in the brewing characteristics of malts and
the nature of the final product. Typical malt and congress wort analyses of different malts are presented in Table 1. Due to the low
enzyme activity of some malts, they cannot be mashed alone, even for analytical processes. Results in red color relate to mashes
performed with pilsner malt on a 50/50 basis.

Table 1. Typical malt and congress malt analyses.
EXTRACT MOISTURE COLOR PROTEIN FAN pH VISCOSITY DIASTATIC

[% d.m.] [%] [EBC] [% d.m.] [mg/l] [mPas] POWER
MALT [WK d.m.]
Pilsner 81 4,5 3,5 10,5 160 6 1,45 350
Vienna 80 3,5 7 10,5 140 5,95 1,5 330
Munich Light 80 2,5 16 11,0 110 5,8 1,6 100
Caramel Pale Malt 79 7,5 8 11,0 150 5,9 1,5 0
Caramel Malt 100 77 4,5 100 11,0 110 5,5 1,55 0
Black Malt 65 1 1500 11,0 100 5,3 1,5 0
Wheat Malt 83 6 4 11,0 120 6,1 1,9 200
Pot Still Rye Malt 85 6,5 10 10,5 160 6,05 4,9 320
Note: Values in red refer to mashing with pilsner malt on a 50/50 basis.
According to the results, the main conclusions are:

• Dark malts have a lower pH
• Enzyme activity decreases at higher kilning temperatures
• Extract content is lower in saccharified products
• Free amino nitrogen levels decrease as the temperature increases, in other words
together with the color
• Wheat malt has high extract and viscosity
• Rye malts have very high viscosity

FLAVOR
In the past dark, caramel and roasted malts were mainly sold and used on the basis of their color value. On the other hand, as stated
above, it is not only the color that is different, also flavor differs from special malt to another. The most common way of evaluating
malts flavor is probably to taste and score the congress wort. However, due to the high sugar content of the wort, it is difficult
to detect differences in flavor components. Therefore, we grind the malt and evaluate the flour. We have also adopted the ‘porridge
method’ developed by BRI. The malt flour is mixed with water, the porridge is evaluated as such. Flavor scores are given separately
for malt flour and malt porridge.

Figures 2-7. Examples of typical flavor profiles of different malts.

As described earlier, the formation of different flavor active compounds is dependent on temperature, moisture and time.
As an example following figures demonstrate the differences between different malts when evaluated organoleptically.
Figure 8. Malt aroma variations, by malt color, in some dark brewing malts and some caramel+roasted malts.

DIFFERENT BEERS WITH DIFFERENT MALTS
Wheat malt is the natural basis for wheat beers, and use in portions forming at least 50% of the grist is common. Sometimes, due
to its higher soluble nitrogen content, wheat malt is used as a foam enhancer (2-5%), together with pale brewing malts.
Rye malt has some applications in commercial breweries, but its use is more common among home brewers and producers of other,
beer-like, beverages like sahti in Finland or kvass in Russia.
Dark brewing malts are widely used when seeking a dark color in the final beer, and different malts are selected in accordance with
the favored characteristics of the end product. Dark brewing malts are preferred for festival beer, while strong stouts and porters
require substantial amounts of roasted malt or barley. Blends of different malts are usually chosen, in order to obtain a versatile and
balanced beer flavor.
Caramel malts are used when a sweet taste, full mouth feel and fruity flavor are desired. These malts are widely used, for example
in bocks, seasonal beers like märzens and even in some ales.
When used in reasonable portions in a grist, the flavor and appearance of ordinary lager type beers can be improved significantly
through the use of different malts, without significant deleterious effects on a brewery’s finances. Such improvements include the
color, foam, flavor and mouth feel of any beer.

3.
VIKING
MALT’S
PRODUCT
PORTFOLIO
Viking Malt produces full range of malts. Below you can find a list of our malts available at the moment. As we develop our services
according customer wishes malt portfolio may change as time passes. Please visit www.vikingmalt.com/what-we-offer to find
accurate list of our malts under following topics.
BREWER’S CLASSIC: • Viking Black Malt MALTSTER’S SIGNATURE:

• Viking Pilsner Malt • Viking Pearled Black Malt Would you like to have malting done
• Viking Pale Ale Malt • Viking Roasted Barley according to your wishes? Or do you
• Viking Pilsner Zero Malt wish to have your own malt blend? We
• Viking Vienna Malt BREWER’S ORGANIC: malt the raw material of your choice
• Viking Wheat Malt • Viking Pilsner Malt Organic and make blends in accordance with
• Viking Pale Ale Malt Organic your recipes. If we can match the
BREWER’S SPECIAL: • Viking Munich Light Organic production tonnage and your needs we
• NEW! Viking CaraBody Malt • Viking Caramel Malt 100 Organic have good basis for discussions. This
• NEW! Viking Oat Malt • Viking Black Malt Organic service possibility is used more often
• Viking Red Active Malt than many brewers would think.
• Viking Red Ale Malt SMOKED SPECIAL:
• Viking Munich Light & Dark Malts • Viking Smoked Wheat Malt ARCTIC MALT CONCEPT:
• Viking Chocolate Light Malt • Viking Smoked Malt Like maltster’s signature but with your
• Viking Chocolate Dark Malt • Viking Lightly Peated Malt own raw material. We just do the malting
• Viking Caramel Malts (smoke originating from apple, beech, for you. Many of our clients have used
• Viking Caramel Pale cherry, sweet cherry and pear wood this possibility.
• Viking Cookie Malt delivered from ecological, clean areas)
• Viking Dextrin Malt
• Viking Golden Ale Malt DISTILLER’S CHOICE:
• Viking Rye Malt • Viking Pot Still Rye Malt
• Viking Enzyme Malt

4.
BEER
RECIPES
4MALT ALE
4Malt Ale is redhued all malt beer brewed with selected malts. The flavor of this Ale is full and malty but due to that it is pressu-
rized with gas mix N 70%/CO2 30%. This beer is very smooth and easy going with nice creamy foam. Nice citric note may
be noticed originating from cascade hop. Alcohol content promotes the overall taste experience giving a little warming effect
in after taste. The flavor and odor of this beer can be said to be full, balanced and pleasant.
RAW MATERIALS: FERMENTATION:

75% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG 14,0/4,4
10% Viking Caramel Malt 50 Mangrove Jacks Burton Union M79;
10% Viking Cookie Malt 4 days +20°C/3 days + 16°C/7 days +10°C/3 days -1°C.
5% Viking Red Ale Malt From day 4 pressure +0,5 bar
MASHING: FILTRATION:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 Beco SD30
pH set with lactic acid to 5,6
66°C 60 min./78°C 1 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 5,0 vol.-%
BOILING: Color 17°EBC
60 min., normal pressure Bitterness 15 BU
pH set with lactic acid to 5,0 pH 4,2
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 64%/36% Turbidity 0,7°EBC-F.U.
Bitter hops: Northern Brewer, 9,4% alpha, dosing begin-
ning of boiling.
Aroma hops: Cascade 6,9% alpha. Dosing 50 min. from
beginning of boiling

AMERICAN DREAM – AMERICAN IPA
American IPA is pale hoppy beer with rich maltiness covered by hop bitterness and new wave hop aroma – citrusy, fruity, floral etc.
One of the best selling beer styles in craft beer industry. The key are well stored new hop varieties, neutral yeast low in esters and
of course pale malts with a hint of wheat and special malt to balance the bitterness.
RAW MATERIALS: minutes before the end of boiling, Simcoe 11,9% alpha,
80% Viking Pilsner Malt dosing 5 minutes before the end of boiling, Citra 12,7%
10% Viking Wheat Malt alpha, dosing 1 minute before the end of boiling.
7% Viking Munich Malt
2% Viking Caramel Malt 100
1% Viking Caramel Malt 150 FERMENTATION:
OG/FG 15,4/3,6
Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast. 11 days (18 to 21°C,
MASHING: growing) + 5 days 12-16°C
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4
64°C 60 min./71°C 15 min./76°C 5 min. BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 6,4 vol.-%
Color 14°EBC
BOILING: Bitterness 64 BU
80 min., normal pressure
pH set with lactic acid to 5,0, calcium chloride
Bitter hops: Magnum, 14,5% alpha, dosing 60 minutes be-
fore the end of boiling.
Aroma hops: Columbus, 15,9% alpha, dosing 15 minutes
before the end of boiling, Centennial 10% alpha, dosing 10

SWEET HOME – AMERICAN PALE ALE
American Pale Ale is lighter, a little less bitter and hopped version of American India Pale Ale. This beer build on Viking Special
Malts, slightly orange, refreshing beer with nice sweet maltiness interacting with new wave hop aroma – piney, citrusy, fruity, floral
etc. Well balanced and crazy drinkable.

73% Viking Pale Ale Malt OG/FG 12/2,8
16% Viking Caramel Malt 30 Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast. 7 days 19°C+14
11% Viking Dextrin Malt days 14°C
MASHING: BEER ANALYSIS:

Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 Alcohol 4,9 vol.-%
pH set with lactic acid to 5,3 Color 14°EBC
62°C 30 min./72°C 30 min./76°C 5 min. Bitterness 40 BU
BOILING:
Bitter hops: 10%
Aroma hops: 90% added just before the end of the boil,
in Whirlpool and dry hopped.

THE CATCHER IN THE WHEAT – AMERICAN WHEAT
American Wheat is a simple, but enjoyable wheat beer. Refreshing and hoppy. Slightly hazy from wheat malt addition, but has
no hefeweizen cloves and banana aroma, but complex fruity aroma of American hops. Slightly bready, moderately full with high,
thick white head.

49% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG 12/2,8
49% Viking Wheat Malt Wyeast 1010 American Wheat yeast. 7 days 17°C+14
2% Viking Caramel Malt 30 days 14°C

Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 Alcohol 4,9 vol.-%
68°C 60 min./76°C 5 min. Bitterness 20 BU
BOILING:
Bitter hops (30%): American – Chinook is recommended,
dosing 60 minutes before the end of boiling.
Aroma hops (70%): Amarillo added 15 minutes before the
end of the boil and Citra added 5 minutes before the end
of the boil.

WARSAW BALTIC PORTER – BALTIC PORTER
The recipe is based on non-existing Baltic Porter brewed for many years in Poland. It is a very complex, rich malty beer with high
alcohol content. Smooth and clean lager character is full of malty aromas of toffee, molasses, coffee and chocolate. This beer needs
longer conditioning (half a year minimum) that helps to create dried red fruit aroma. Dark brown beer with little colored head, bitter
from hops, alcohol and roasted malts, it’s a fantastic beer preferred for a colder months.

15% Viking Munich Dark Malt Lager yeast slurry. 10-20 days 7°C (until it reaches
9% Viking Caramel Malt (600 EBC) 9,6 gravity) + 60-90 days 0°C
9% Viking Dark Chocolate Malt (900 EBC)
BEER ANALYSIS:
MASHING: Alcohol 9,8 vol.-%
Malt/Water ratio: 1/3 Color 130°EBC
pH set with lactic acid to 5,3 Bitterness 40 BU
52°C 20 min./62°C 20 min./72°C 30 min./76°C 1 min.
BOILING:
Boil until reaching OG 22 but no longer than 120 minutes,
normal pressure
Hops: 80% from aromatic hops at the start of the boil, 20%
5 minutes before the end of the boil (aromatic varieties
from Middle Europe like Polish Marynka, Czech Zatec, etc.)

BASIC LAGER BEER
Basic Lager Beer is a yellow-gold hued all malt beer brewed with just using Viking Pilsner Malt as a malt base. This lager beer has
malty character with refreshing taste. A slight citric note may be noticed originating from hops.
The color, flavor and odor of this beer can be said to be balanced and pleasant.

Lager Yeast slurry. 14 days +12-14°C 0,25 bar + 1 day -2°C
MASHING:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 FILTRATION:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,6 Beco SD30
52°C 10 min./65°C 30 min./72°C 15 min./80°C 1 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
BOILING: Alcohol 4,5 vol.-%
90 min., normal pressure Color 10°EBC
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 80%/20% pH 4,3
Bitter hops: Magnum, 11,9% alpha, dosing beginning of boiling Turbidity 0,3°EBC-F.U.
Aroma hops: Cascade 6,9% alpha. dosing 80 minutes from
beginning of boiling

AMERICAN MONK – BELGIAN IPA
Belgian IPA is a marriage between traditional Belgian Tripel and recently popular IPA’s. Fresh maltiness, high bitterness and
complex, citrusy and piney New World hops are typical for famous American beer, while Belgian tradition brings in high alcohol
content and spicy, clove-like phenol originating from Belgian yeast as well as pleasant and sweet fruity esters. High carbonation
builds high, dense, white head.

38% Viking Munich Light Malt Wyeast Belgian Ale Yeast (1214). 14 days at 18-24°C
8% Table sugar (temperature is raised steadily) + 28 days at 14°C
BEER ANALYSIS:
MASHING: Alcohol 8,9 vol.-%
Malt/Water ratio: 1/3,5 Color 18°EBC
65°C 30 min./72°C 20 min./76°C 5 min.
BOILING:
Boil 90 minutes, normal pressure
Hops: 60% from bitter hops 60 minutes after start of
the boil, 30% 5 minutes before the end of the boil (New
Wave American hops), it can be as well richly dry hopped
or hopped in Whirlpool with American Hops. Sugar added
5 minutes before the end of the boil

BLACK CITRUS – IPA
Black Citrus – IPA, an all malt beer brewed with punch of special malts from Viking Malt portfolio. Strong taste of chocolate
supported with dark color and intensive citric odor from hops is a target and may be over the edge for some one. Fruitiness
is strongly present arising from dry hopping. This Black beer is crystal clear.
RAW MATERIALS: Bitter hops: Herkules, 13,5% alpha, dosing beginning

59% Viking Pilsner Malt of boiling.
15% Viking Wheat Malt bitter/aroma hop: Citra 13,4% alpha dosing into Whirlpool
8% Viking Munich Light Malt
5% Viking Chocolate Light Malt FERMENTATION:
2% Viking Chocolate Dark Malt (fine milling, dosed OG/FG 13,2/2,6
during last 10 min. of boiling) Wyeast Lab #1056, American Ale. 6 days 20°C + 7 days
1% Viking Chocolate Light Malt (fine milling, dosed 18°C (0,1 bar counter pressure) + 2days -1°C.
during last 10 min of boiling)
FILTRATION: optional
MASHING: Dry Hopping: Cascade 6,8% alpha, dosing 1,2 g/litre, 6h
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 before filtration.
pH set with lactic acid to 5,5 Beco SD 30
53°C/30 min./63°C 45 min./76°C 10 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 86%/14% pH 4,2
Turbidity 1,1°EBC-F.U.

CITRIC WHEAT BEER
Filtered Wheat beer brewed with Viking Pale Ale Malt together with Viking Dextrin and Wheat Malts. This Wheat beer can be said
to have well balanced and refreshing taste. Process pH adjustments done with citric acid. Peeled bitter orange and coriander seeds
added during boiling giving nice citric nuances into taste supported by Cascade hop. Acidity of citrus is nicely smoothened with
sweetness originating from Dextrin Malt.

60% Viking Wheat Malt OG 13,7°Plato
20% Viking Dextrin Malt FG 4,6°Plato
20% Viking Pale Ale Malt 4 days 20°C no counter pressure, 4 days 16°C + 13 days
13°C pressure 0,25 bar
Yeast: Mangrove Jack’s Bavarian Wheat Yeast M20
MASHING:
Malt – water ratio in mashing 1:4
pH set to 5,6 with 100% citric juice concentrate FILTRATION:
58°C/63°C/72°C/76°C Beco KDS12
BOILING: BEER ANALYSIS:

70 min., normal pressure Alcohol 4,7 vol.-%
pH set with citric acid to 5,0 Color 8°EBC
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops 47%/53% Bitterness 14 BU
Bitter hops: Magnum 11,9% alpha, dosing beginning of boiling pH 4,5
Aroma hops: Hallertau Hersbrucker 2,9% alpha 60 min. Turbidity 0,9°EBC-F.U.
from boiling, Cascade 5,9% alpha last minute of boiling.
Same time add also Peeled bitter orange 0,23 mass-%
and Coriander seeds 0,45 mass-% from mass of malts

MOONLESS NIGHT – COFFEE AMERICAN PORTER
Dark beer witch rich malt character and aroma topped with roasted coffee note. Oats and dark malts are responsible for thickness
and coffee adds drinkability. Aroma is very complex: coffee notes, chocolate, roasted malt, dark fruits, molasses, toffee, caramel,
toastiness. Same with taste – complex maltiness is responsible for sweetness, bitterness is derived from hops, roasted malts and
coffee that are responsible for bit sour, dry finish.
RAW MATERIALS: boil, 50% 5 minutes before the end of the boil (aromatic
19% Viking Pale Ale Malt New World varieties like Cascade or Chinook)
69% Viking Pilsner Zero Malt Thickly crushed coffee: in a bag (or smaller bags) after the
5% Viking Caramel Malt 300 boil for 5 minutes. The amount depends on amount of beer
3% Flaked Oats
2% Viking Chocolate Dark Malt
2% Viking Roasted Barley FERMENTATION:
OG/FG 15/3,5
Safale S-04 dried yeast. 6 days at 19°C + ~20 days at 14°C
MASHING:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,3 BEER ANALYSIS:
Gelatinize oat flakes prior to adding to the bath Alcohol 6,3 vol.-%
52°C 10 min./62°C 30 min./72°C 30 min./76°C 5 min. Color 60°EBC
Bitterness 30 BU
BOILING:
Boil 80 minutes, normal pressure
Hops: 50% from bitter hops 20 minutes after start of the

VIKING DARK BOCK
Viking Dark Bock is a beer containing punch of our special malts. The color is dark brown with copper hue while foam is long lasting
and refreshing light in color. The taste can be said to be full, with some toasty and caramel notes. Bitterness level nicely supporting
the caramel-malty taste.

42% Viking Munich Dark Malt OG/FG 16.6/4,0
41% Viking Pilsner Malt German Bock Lager yeast, White Labs #WLP833
10% Viking Caramel Malt 100 12 days +11°C/4 days + 13°C/7 days + 1°C,
5% Viking Caramel 150 pressure 0,25 bar
2% Viking Chocolate Light Malt
FILTRATION:
MASHING: Beco SD30
57°C 15 min./65°C 30 min./73°C 10 min./77°C 1 min. BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 6,9 vol.-%
Color 67°EBC
60 min., normal pressure pH 4,5
pH set with lactic acid to 4,7 Turbidity 0,2°EBC-F.U.
Bitter hops: Hallertau Hersbrucker 2,1%, dosing beginning
of boiling

GRODZISKIE / GRÄTZER
Unique traditional Polish beer style, recently gaining more and more popularity around the world. Low-gravity, highly-carbonated
pale ale brewed with 100% of oak-smoked wheat malt. Crisp and refreshing, distinctive smoke aroma is fulfilled by low esters from
yeast. Slightly higher acidity and bitterness are also present.

100% Viking Smoked Wheat Malt OG/FG 7,8/1,8
Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast. 11 days (18°C to 21°C,
growing) + 5 days 12°C-16°C
MASHING:
53°C 30 min./70°C 30 min./75°C 5 min. Alcohol 3,1 vol.-%
Color 9°EBC
Bitterness 22 BU
BOILING:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,0, calcium sulfate
Hops: aromatic varieties from Middle Europe like Polish
Nowotomyski, Czech Zatec, Polish Lublin, German Haller-
tauer Mittelfrüh or Tettnanger. Most of them having ~5%
alpha acid. It doesn’t have to be fresh. Two additions: 80%
of hops 15 minutes after start of the boiling and 20% 30
minutes before the end.

MALTY ALE
Malty Ale is an all malt beer brewed with malts from Viking Ale Malt family, spiced with Viking Caramel Malt 50. The flavor of this
Ale beer is strong and malty, but also lots of fruitiness can be found. The alcohol content, though not very high, promotes the overall
taste experience giving a little warming effect in general taste. The flavor and odor of this beer can be said to be full, balanced
and pleasant.

43% Viking Pale Ale Malt OG/FG 14,4/3,9
26% Viking Golden Ale Malt Wyeast Lab #1214, Belgian Abbey. 4 days 19°C + 21 days
16% Viking Caramel Malt 50 19°C (0,1 bar counter pressure)
11% Viking Red Ale Malt Notice: #1214 yeast is quite often a very slow starter
4% Viking Red Active Malt
FILTRATION: optional
MASHING: Beco K2 (not totally clear end result, some yeast will go
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 through)
63°C 60 min./75°C 10 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 5,6 vol.-%
Bitter hops: Magnum, 11,9% alpha, dosing beginning of
boiling.
Bitter/aroma hop: East Kent Goldings 6,2% alpha dosing
after 30 min.
Aroma Hop: Saaz 2,2% alpha dosing after 55 min.

PILSNER ROSE’ SINGLE HOP
Filtered Pilsner Beer with good body together with nice foam and head retention supported by Viking special malts. Reddish color
and good body originating from Caramel 50 Malt, bisquit type nuances from Cookie Malt and Vienna adding some malty and nutty
tastes. Strong but not overwhelming hoppy taste is coming from Saaz.
RAW MATERIALS: YEAST:

70% Viking Pilsner Malt Urquell lager 2001. Notice: start of fermentation might
24% Viking Caramel Malt 50 be slow with this yeast. After fermentation slight notes of
3% Viking Cookie Malt diacetyl are wanted for this beer. If diacetyl is not wanted
3% Viking Vienna Malt raise the last 3 fermentation day temp. up to 18°C.
Malt – water ratio in mashing 1:3 Beco SD30
Infusion mashing 58°C/63°C/73°C/78°C
BEER ANALYSIS:
Hops: Saaz Bitterness 43 BU
Additions: 70% in the beginning of boiling 30% pH 4,6
to Whirlpool Turbidity 0,2°EBC-F.U.
FERMENTATION:
OG 13,2°Plato
FG 3,3°Plato
Fermentation 14 days + 10°C counter pressure 0,5 bar,
3 days -2°C

RED LAGER
Red lager is a gold-red hued all malt beer brewed with punch of special malts. The flavor of this lager beer has strong malty character
but also lots of fruitiness can be found. A special citric note may be noticed originating from cascade hop. The rather high alcohol
content promotes the overall taste experience giving a little warming effect in after taste.
The flavor and odor of this beer can be said to be full, balanced and pleasant.

15% Viking Caramel Malt 50 Lager yeast slurry. 4 days + 9 days 12°C + 2days -2°C
8% Viking Red Ale Malt
2% Viking Munich Light Malt
FILTRATION:
Beco SD30
MASHING:
54°C 10 min./63°C 30 min./ 72°C 20 min./ 76°C 1 min. Alcohol 7,4 vol.-%
Color 20°EBC
Bitterness 18 BU
BOILING: pH 4,50
60 min., normal pressure Turbidity 0,5°EBC-F.U.
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 50%/50%
Bitter hops: Northern Brewer, 7,5% alpha, dosing begin-
ning of boiling.
Aroma hops: Cascade 6,3% alpha. Dosing 50% after 50
min., 50% to Whirlpool

MALT MANDALA – RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
Black as a moonless night. Thick as chocolate syrup with rich, brown head. Dominating the taste on every field. Burned, roasted malt,
chocolate, coffee, molasses, toffee, oatmeal cookies. Whole symphony of flavors completed with top-fermenting yeast and New
World hops. Deep, warming, bitter-sweet finish. Beer for tasting on a cold, winter nights.
RAW MATERIALS: BOILING:

50% Viking Pilsner Zero Malt Boil 120 minutes, normal pressure
20% Viking Munich Light Malt pH set with lactic acid to 5,0.
4% Table sugar Hops: 60% from bitter hops 60 minutes after start of
5% Viking Wheat Malt the boil, 30% 5 minutes before the end of the boil (New
4% Viking Chocolate Dark Malt Wave American hops). Sugar added 5 minutes before the
4% Viking Smoked Beech Malt end of the boil.
2% Brown sugar
2% Viking Caramel Malt 600 FERMENTATION:
2% Viking Roasted Barley OG/FG 23/4,3
2% Viking Rye Malt WLP004 Irish Ale. 21 days at 15°C + 21 days at 14°C

Malt/Water ratio: 1/3,5 Alcohol 10,8 vol.-%
65°C 45 min./71°C 15 min./76°C 5 min. Bitterness 100 BU

SINGLE MALT JUNIPER LAGER
This lager beer is a yellow-gold hued all malt beer brewed with just a single top quality Viking Pilsner malt and tuned with Juniper
Chips during whirlpool operations. The flavor of this lager beer has malty character with refreshing fruity flavor and a strong punch
of Juniper in taste and odor. A slight citric note may also be noticed originating from cascade hop.
The color, flavor and odor of this beer can be said to be balanced and pleasant. Juniper brings something special into this beer.
RAW MATERIALS: WHIRLPOOL:

100% Viking Pilsner Malt Juniper chips dosed on the bottom of whirlpool before
+2% Juniper chips, calculated from mass of the malt entering of boiling hot wort.
MASHING: FERMENTATION:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 OG/FG 10,0/1,4
pH set with lactic acid to 5,6 Lager Yeast slurry. 13 days + 12°C-14°C 0, 4 bar + 1 day
52°C -10 min./65°C 30 min./72°C 15 min./80°C 1 min. -2°C
BOILING: FILTRATION:
60 min., normal pressure Beco SD30
Bitter hops: Magnum, 11,9% alpha, dosing beginning of BEER ANALYSIS:
boiling Alcohol 4,3 vol.-%
Aroma hops: Cascade 6,9% alpha. Dosing 50 min. beginning Color 6°EBC
of boiling Bitterness 19 BU
pH 4,2

SMOKED LAGER
Smoked Lager is a yellow-gold hued all malt beer. The flavor has strong malty character with nice, not too overlapping smoky
character originating from Pear wood. Slight citric note may also be noticed originating from cascade aroma hop, giving some fresh
extra for this beer.
The flavor and odor can be said to be smoky, balanced and pleasant.

50% Viking Smoked Malt Commercial Lager yeast slurry. 4 days 14°C
+ 10 days 12°C + 1 day -2°C
MASHING:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,6 Beco SD30. Can also be unfiltered
48°C 15 min./52°C 10 min./67°C 40 min./72°C 15
min./80°C 1 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 4,7 vol.-%
Bitter hops: Magnum pellets 11,9% alpha, dosing beginning
of boiling
Aroma hops: Cascade pellets 7,8% alpha. Dosing
50 minutes from start of boiling

BELGIAN GOLD – BELGIAN DUBBEL
It is a strong, malty beer of deep copper color and rich, thick white head. Perfect marriage of complex malts, Belgian yeast aromas,
alcohol and delicate earthy noble hop notes. High carbonation makes it drinkable despite high extract. The aroma covers many
esters (stone fruits like peaches and plums, dried red fruits remaining of prunes and raisins), malt toffee, cookie-like aroma, slight soft
alcohol and clove-like, spicy phenol from Belgian yeast. Produced and drunk in Belgian for years and now popular all over the world.
RAW MATERIALS: boil, 30% 10 minutes before the end of the boil (Belgian
39% Viking Pilsner Malt aromatic hops). Candied syrup added 5 minutes before the
32% Viking Pale Ale Malt end of the boil
10% Viking Wheat Malt
6% Candied syrup
6% Viking Munich Light Malt FERMENTATION:
4% Viking Caramel Malt 100 OG/FG 18/3,3
3% Viking Caramel Malt 200 Wyeast 3538. 14 days at 16°C-24°C (temperature is
raised steadily) + 21 days at 14°C
MASHING:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/3,5 BEER ANALYSIS:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,3 Alcohol 8,1 vol.-%
65°C 45 min./71°C 15 min./76°C 5 min. Color 25°EBC
Bitterness 40 BU
BOILING:
Boil 90 min., normal pressure

MANNEKEN PIS – BELGIAN TRIPEL
Tripel is strong, light malty beer that despite his high alcoholic content is refreshing and drinkable. Simple grist results in pleasant
maltiness that is nicely balanced by phenol (clove-like, papery, spicy) and fruit (stone fruits, banana, pear) aromas from Belgian
yeast. Slight alcohol might be present. The beer should be richly gassed with white, thick head. Malt bitterness is intensive to balance
sweetness from the aroma. It can be dangerously complex and easy-drinking beer.

90% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG 19/3
10% Table sugar Wyeast 1214 Belgian Abbey. 14 days at 18°C-24°C
(temperature is raised steadily) + 28 days at 14°C
MASHING:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/3 BEER ANALYSIS:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,3 Alcohol 8,9 vol.-%
65°C 30 min./72°C 20 min./76°C 5 min. Color 12°EBC
Bitterness 40 BU
BOILING:
Boil 90 min., normal pressure
boil, 30% 10 minutes before the end of the boil (Belgian
aromatic hops). Sugar added 5 minutes before the end
of the boil

VIKING APA
Viking APA is a non-filtered beer made with our selection of special malts. A moderate hop aroma together with strong enough
malty taste makes this beer balanced and drinkable. Hazy appearance of this beer supports the taste sensation.

72% Viking Pale Ale Malt OG/FG 12,2/1,7
16% Viking Dextrin Malt Yeast: Safale US-05 14 days 19°C + 2 days 5°C
12% Viking Caramel Pale
FILTRATION:
MASHING: No filtration
62°C 30 min./72°C 10 min./76°C 5 min. BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 5,1 vol.-%
Color 12°EBC
pH set with lactid acid to 4,8
Bitterness unit from bitter/aroma hops: 70%/30%
Bitter hops: Chinook 14,6% dosing beginning of boiling,
Aroma hops: Saaz 3,8% dosing 45 min. from beginning
Chinook 14,6% dosing 55 min. from beginning
Centennial 8,5% dosing into Whirlpool

NEW ENGLAND DOUBLE IPA
This beer has been tuned from original recipe made by Wesala Brewery. This NE IPA is an evening juice for grown-ups. Dry, with
a little bit higher alcohol hidden from the view, it refreshes you with rather clean fermentation profile and juicy, hoppy aromas that
makes you crave for another sip. Cloudy, little bit thick from oats added it’s dangerously addicting, like fresh hop juice.

51% Viking Pilsner Zero Malt OG/FG 17,0/3,3
23% Oat Malt SafAle English Ale S-04
10% Viking Wheat Malt 15 days +19C / 2 days + 5°C / 1 days ±0°C / 3 days -1°C.
12,5% Viking Dextrin Malt pressure +0,15bar
3,5% Viking Golden Ale Malt
DRY HOPPING:
MASHING: Beginning of 3rd fermentation day Citra 12% AA, Motueka
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 7% AA, El-Dorado 12,9% AA, all dosed 1,5g/l separately
pH set with lactic acid to 5,5 Beginning of 13th fermentation day Citra 12% AA,
65°C 20min / 70°C 30min / 80°C 1 min. Motueka 7% AA, both dosed 1,5g/l separately
BOILING: BEER ANALYSIS:

60min, normal pressure Alcohol 7,7 vol.-%
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 48% / 52% Bitterness 50 BU
Bitter hops: Columbus Tomahawk Zeus 15,3 % AA, pH 4,5
dosing beginning of boiling. Turbidity 147 °EBC-F.U.
Aroma hops: Citra 12% AA, Motueka 7% AA, El-Dorado
12,9% AA, all dosed separately 1,1g/l beginning of whirl-
pooling

VIKING LOW LAGER
Viking Low Lager is an easy to drink all malt beer with modest alcohol content. A refreshing drink after many activities.

100% Viking Red Active Malt OG/FG 4,9/1,5
Lallemand Diamond lager
5 days +13C / 2 days + 15°C / 5 days +5C / 2 days -1°C.
MASHING: pressure +0,15bar
Malt/Water ratio: 1 / 7,5
pH settles itself in the range of 5,3-5,5
63°C, ramping directly 1°C/min to mash out temp 77°C 1 min. FILTRATION:
Beco SD 30
BOILING:
60 min., normal pressure BEER ANALYSIS:
pH adjustment not needed Alcohol 1,6 vol-%
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 50% / 50% Color 17°EBC
Bitter hops: Magnum 11% AA, dosing beginning of boiling Bitterness 22 BU
Aroma hops: Cascade 6,8% AA, dosing beginning of whirl- pH 4,3
pooling Turbidity 0,3 °EBC-F.U.

VIKING ORANGE WHEAT ALE
Viking Orange American Wheat Ale is an orange colored special wheat beer, with great body and nice head. Hopping is planned
to support the great color of this beer, giving citric, - especially mandarin - flavor into this beer. Fermented with US-05 yeast
the flavor is more straight without typical wheat beer nuances. Enjoy!

65% Viking Red Active Malt OG/FG 12,6/3,3
35% Viking Wheat Malt SafAle US-05
10 days +18°C/1day -1°C, pressure +0,15bar
MASHING:
Malt/Water ratio: 1/5 DRY HOPPING:
pH settles itself in the range of 5,3-5,5 Beginning of fermentation day 6, Mandarina Bavaria 8,5%
63°C 30 min./73°C 20 min./77°C 1 min. AA dosed 10g/l
BOILING: FILTRATION:
60 min., normal pressure Beco SD 30
Bitter hops: Citra 12,5% AA, dosing beginning of boiling. BEER ANALYSIS:
Aroma hops: Mandarina Bavaria 8,5% AA, dosing Alcohol 5,0 vol-%
beginning of whirlpooling Color 55°EBC
Bitterness 38 BU
pH 4,2

VIKING PREMIUM LAGER
Viking Premium Lager is a single hopped beer, with great body and nice head. Having a modest but noticeable
traditional hopping great crystal clear appearance, makes this beer easy to drink and enjoy in many occasions.

66% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG 10,7 / 2,4
17% Viking Dextrin Malt Yeast: Saflager W-34/70
12% Viking Golden Ale Malt 14 days +12C / 3 days + 17°C / 14 days +4C / 2 days -1°C.
5% Viking Wheat Malt pressure +0,15bar
Malt/Water ratio: 1/4 Beco SD 30
58°C / 63°C 5min / 73°C 10min / 77°C 1 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 4,5 vol-%
60min, normal pressure Bitterness 19 BU
pH set to 5,0 pH 4,4
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 79% / 21% Turbidity 0,8 °EBC-F.U.
Bitter hops: Hallertauer 4,8% AA, dosing beginning of boiling
Aroma hops: Hallertauer 4,8% AA, dosing beginning
of whirlpooling

VIKING ACTIVE STOUT
Viking Active Stout is a dark beer with moderate alcohol level. This dark beer is crystal clear with a reddish hue. Beer is very easy
to drink, having a nice well-balanced aftertaste. Letting the beer warm up in a glass for a while the roasty flavors will get more pro-
nounced.

60,6% Viking Red Active Malt OG/FG 9,8/2,2
30,3% Viking Pilsner Zero Malt Wyeast Irish Ale 1084
5,1% Viking Chocolate Light Malt 5 days +18°C/10 days +17°C/2 days -1°C, pressure +0,3 bar
2,0% Viking Chocolate Dark Malt
2,0% Viking Roasted Barley
FILTRATION:
Beco SD 30
MASHING:
pH settles itself into ~ 5,1 BEER ANALYSIS:
63°C 30 min./72°C 30 min./77°C 1 min. Alcohol 4,0 vol-%
Color 85°EBC
Bitterness 20 BU
BOILING: pH 4,4
pH setting not needed
Bitter hops: Hallertau Magnum 11,0% AA, dosing be-
ginning of boiling
Bitter hops: Citra 12% AA, dosing beginning of boiling
Aroma hops: Mandarina Bavaria 8,5% AA, dosing
beginning of whirlpooling

VIKING DUBBEL RED
Viking Dubbel Red is a beer brewed with selection of Viking red hued special malts, giving deep red copper color
topped with long-lasting foam. Taste can be said to be full and malty supported with fruity notes. Bitterness level
is moderate only supporting the overall sensation. This beer can be said to be Red, Malty and Fruity.

58,5% Viking Red Active Malt OG/FG 14,2/3,1
20,8% Viking Munich Light Malt Yeast: Belgian Abbey M47 Mangrove Jack’s
9,4% Viking Caramel 50 Malt 14 days +17°C/2 days -1°C, pressure 0,25 bar
7,5% Viking Dextrin Malt Dry hopping: after 6 day of fermentation 3g/l El Dorado
3,8% Viking Red Ale Malt 12,9% AA pellets and 3g/l Huell Melon 7,2% AA pellets
are dosed in
MASHING:
pH setting not needed Beco SD 30
pH will settle in area of 5,3
63°C 45 min./73°C 5 min./77°C 1 min.
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 6,0 vol-%
pH setting not needed pH 4,6
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 64%/36% Turbidity 0,8 EBC-F.U.
Bitter hops: El Dorado 12,9% AA, dosing beginning of boiling
Aroma hops: 66% El Dorado 12,9% AA, dosing beginning
of whirlpooling, 34% Huell Melon 7,2% AA, dosing begin-
ning of whirlpooling

VIKING BUBBLE SOUR
Viking Bubble Sour is a special single hopped sour beer. Brewing process with this recipe is very convenient and quick due two
features: a low load of malt is giving fast wort separations and sourness is achieved instantly with Maltax Sour extract. Main
fermentation is done with Ale yeast and later the stage is given for Champagne yeast. The first visual sensation from ready beer is
appealing cloudy outlook with a thick foam. The taste is smooth and sour giving nice fruity and winy flavors supported by refreshing
hoppy notes. First feeling is dry but the aftertaste is somewhat sweet and mouthfeel is full and viscous.

85% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG: 16,9/4,1
15% Viking Oat Malt Yeast: Fermentis US-05: 10 days +18°C, pressure 0,1 bar
Yeast: Wyeast 4021 (Champagne yeast) +dry hopping
Hallertau Blanc 9,1 % AA 3g/l
MASHING: 13 days +18°C +10 days +4°C, pressure 0,1 bar
Pilsner Malt and Oat Malt are mashed together.
Malt/Water ratio: 1/ 7
63°C 30 min./73°C 30 min./77°C 1 min. Alcohol 7,3 vol-%
Dosing Maltax Sour Extract: Color 16,0°EBC
Maltax Sour is dosed into wort just before boiling. Bitterness 10 BU
Dosed amount of extract is calculated to cover 60% pH 3,8
from targeted Original Gravity Turbidity 45°EBC-F.U.
BOILING:
pH setting not needed
Bitter hops: Hallertau Blanc 9,1% AA, dosing begin-
ning of boiling
Aroma hops: Hallertau Blanc 9,1% AA, into whirlpool

VIKING CARABODY PILS
Viking CaraBody Pils is a refreshing brisk beer. The first flavor sensation is dry combined with nice bite of hops
followed with some fruitiness. This lager beer is crystal clear with light straw to golden color. After the first gulp
comes the next one and the…

90% Viking Pilsner Malt OG/FG 11,2 / 2,1
10% Viking CaraBody Malt Fermentis Saflager S-23
10 days + 12°C /3 days +16°C /2°C per day down to
+4°C / 4 days + 4°C
MASHING: pressure + 0,3 bar
57°C 15 min./63°C 30 min./73°C 30min./77°C 1 min. FILTRATION:
Beco SD 30
BOILING:
60 min., normal pressure BEER ANALYSIS:
pH set with lactic acid to 5,0 Alcohol 5,0 vol-%
Bitterness units from bitter/aroma hops: 90%/ 10% Color 6,0°EBC
Bitter hops: Hallertau Magnum 11,0% AA, dosing begin- Bitterness 38 BU
ning of boiling pH 4,3
Aroma hops: Hallertauer Hersbrucher 1,9% AA, into whirl- Turbidity 0,8°EBC-F.U.
pool

VIKING SESSION DDH HAZY IPA
A special hazy beer with smooth and nice mouthfeel related to Viking CaraBody Malt and Viking Oat Malt. Hops are selected to
give nice citrusy and fruity flavors to support the overall sensation. Citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit, passionfruit flavors and spiciness
may be noticed, balanced with the taste of pine needles which give long-lasting slide in the aftertaste. Selected yeast supports this
overall sensation of flavors and finalizes this unique beer.

53% Viking Pilsner Zero Malt OG / FG: 9,1/1,9
30% Viking Oat Malt Yeast: Imperial Yeast A38 Juice
10% Viking Wheat Malt 4 days +21°C, pressure 0,1 bar+ 10 days 19°C pressure 0,1 bar
7% Viking CaraBody Malt + dry hopping after first 6 fermentation days
Galaxy 14,2 % AA 3g/l

MASHING: Cascade 5,5 % AA 3g/l
Malt/Water ratio: 1/8 Lemondrop 6,0 % AA 3g/l
63°C 30 min./73°C 10 min./77°C 1 min.
no separate sparging BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 3,8 vol-%
Color 8°EBC
60 min., normal pressure pH 4,6
pH set with lactic acid to 5,0. Turbidity Hazy
Bitter hops: Galaxy 14,2 % AA, 85% dosed beginning
of boiling and 15% 10 min. before the end of boiling

Product Moisture Extract Color Diastatic Power Recommended
dosage rate (%)
BREWER’S CLASSIC, typical values
Viking Pilsner Malt 5,0 80,0 3,3-4,3 high up to 100
Viking Pale Ale Malt 5,0 80,0 4-7 high up to 100
Viking Pilsner Zero Malt 5,0 80,0 3-4,3 high up to 100
Viking Vienna Malt 5,0 79,0 7-10 high up to 100
Viking Wheat Malt 6,0 82,0 3,5-6,5 high up to 60
BREWER’S SPECIAL, typical values
Viking Caramel Pale 7,5 77,0 6-10 negligible up to 30
Viking Caramel 30 7,0 75,0 25-35 negligible up to 25
Viking Caramel 50 6,0 75,0 40-60 none up to 25
Viking Dextrin Malt 6,5 79,0 10-16 low up to 30
Viking CaraBody 7,0 75,0 max.8 low up to 10
Viking Munich Light 5,0 78,0 14-18 low up to 25
Viking Munich Dark 5,0 78,0 20-24 low up to 20
Viking Golden Ale Malt 5,0 80,0 9-14 low up to 50
Viking Red Ale Malt 5,0 75,0 60-80 negligible up to 20
Viking Red Active 4,5 79,0 30-40 high up to 100
Viking Rye Malt 6,0 81,0 4-10 high up to 7
Viking Oat Malt 7,0 60,0 3,5-7 negligible up to 20 (30)
Viking Cookie Malt 6,0 72,0 40-60 negligible up to 20
Viking Chocolate Light Malt 5,0 68,0 350-450 none up to 10
Viking Chocolate Dark Malt 5,0 67,0 800-1000 none up to 5
Viking Black Malt 5,0 65,0 1300-1500 none up to 5
Viking Pearled Black Malt 5,0 65,0 800-1000 none up to 5
Viking Roasted Barley 5,0 71,0 900-1200 none up to 5
BREWER’S ORGANIC, typical values
Viking Pilsner Malt Organic 5,0 79,0 3-5 high up to 100
Viking Pale Ale Malt organic 5,0 78,0 4-7 high up to 100
Viking Munich Light Organic 5,0 78,0 14-20 low up to 25
Viking Caramel Malt 100 Organic 6,0 75,0 90-110 none up to 20
Viking Black Malt organic 5,0 65,0 1300-1500 none up to 5
SMOKED SPECIAL, typical values
Viking Smoked Wheat Malt 9,0 81,0 10 high up to 30
Viking Smoked Malt 9,0 81,0 10 high up to 30
Viking Lightly Peated Malt 9,0 81,0 10 high up to 50
DISTILLER’S CHOICE, typical values
Viking Pot Still Rye Malt 7,0 83,5 10 high up to 100
Viking Enzyme Malt 7,0 76,0 6 very high up to 100

5.
BEERS
BREWED
FROM MALT
EXTRACTS
MALT EXTRACTS
Viking Malt’s sister company Senson offers a wide range of malt
extracts for brewing and beverage applications.
Highlights of the products and usage:
• Wide product range available with colors from pale light to very dark
• Both Non-diastatic and diastatic malt extracts available
• Malt extracts are natural food ingredients
• Extracts enhance malt flavors and are strong coloring agents
• In brewhouse, liquid malt extracts are easy and quick to use

LIGHT COLORED MALT EXTRACTS GOLDEN MALT EXTRACTS
Light malt extracts have a light brown color and a pleasant Golden malt extracts are dark malt extracts with a reddish
malty and sweet flavor and aroma. Light malt extracts are brown tone. They provide a reddish golden appearance in beer
a good and easy source of fermentable sugars and there- and a golden tone in bread and crust, and also a nice flavor.
fore they can be used as a substitute for malt to increase the
brew house capacity. In fact they are concentrated brewing DARK MALT EXTRACTS
worts. In baking the extracts increase the bread volume, give Dark malt extracts are produced from roasted malt. They have
a pleasant aroma and color and also increase the shelf life of roasted flavor and strong coloring effect. These products are
bread. Light malt extracts are also widely used for different especially suitable in applications where artificial coloring is to
breakfast cereals, chocolate bars etc. to give color, aroma and be avoided. These extracts are used especially in brewing for
sweetness. the color adjustment of beer, but can be used also for many
other food applications.

DARK RED LAGER
Beer with beautiful deep red color.
RAW MATERIALS: FILTRATION:

9% Maltax 10 sheet filtration, BECO SD 30 (0,5 um)
1% granulated sugar
1% Maltax 800 Gold
89% water
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 4,7 vol.-%
bitter hop: Saaz 7%, dosing beginning of boiling Turbidity 0,2°EBC-F.U.
aroma hop: Saazer 90 2%, dosing after 55 min.
FERMENTATION:
OG / FG 11,6 / 2,4
yeast slurry A-63015
12 days 12°C, 0,5 bar counter pressure + 1 day -1°C

PORTER
Full in color and flavor. Balanced, warm mouthfeel, plummy, winy, alcoholic, chocolate, sherry-like, rye-like.

4% Finlandia Russian Kvas
2% Maltax 200 Clear
1,5% granulated sugar BEER ANALYSIS:
79,5% water Alcohol 6,1 vol-%
Color 19°EBC
Bitterness 34 BU
BOILING: pH 4,6
bitter hop: IKE Magnum 46%, dosing beginning of boiling
aroma hop: Saaz 2,9%, dosing after 45 min.
FERMENTATION:
OG / FG 17,0 / 5,8
dry yeast Safale-S04
10 days 19°C, 0,4 bar counter pressure

LAGER GLUTEN FREE
Gluten free lager beer with round mouthfeel and deep color.

2% granulated sugar
88% water
BEER ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 5,1 vol.-%
bitter hop: IKE Nugget 52,5%, dosing half after 10 min. Turbidity 0,3°EBC-F.U.
and half after 15 min.
aroma hop: Saaz 5%, dosing after 50 min.
FERMENTATION:
OG / FG 12,0 / 2,5
yeast slurry A-63015
15 days 12°C, 0,5 bar counter pressure + 2 days -1°C

ALCOHOL FREE LAGER
Proper lager beer color despite low OG. Slightly worty, but good for quenching thirst.

95% water
BEER ANALYSIS:
BOILING: Alcohol 0,03 vol-%
60 min., normal pressure Color 8° EBC
bitter hop: Magnum 13%, dosing beginning of boiling pH 4,4
aroma hop: Cascade7%, dosing after 50 min. Turbidity 0,1 °EBC-F.U.
FERMENTATION:
pH set with phosphoric acid to 4,2
OG / FG 4,9 / 4,8
lager yeast slurry
1 day 0°C + 1 day -2°C

Global, Finland, Baltics, Russia
ARTUR KAMIŃSKI – Poland, Southern Europe DANIEL ERIKSSON – Sweden, Denmark, Norway
e-mail: artur.kaminski@vikingmalt.com e-mail: daniel.eriksson@vikingmalt.com
mobile: +48 694 468 455 mobile: +46 733 554 088

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TOP FERMENTED BEERS:

BOTTOM FERMENTED BEERS:

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TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PILSNER

COMMON MALT BASIS

BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 5

TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PILSNER

COMMON MALT BASIS

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TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF MÄRZEN

COMMON MALT BASIS

BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 7

TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PALE BOCK BEER

COMMON MALT BASIS

TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF DARK LAGER

COMMON MALT BASIS

BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 9

TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF BITTER ALE

COMMON MALT BASIS

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TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF STOUT

COMMON MALT BASIS

BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 11

TYPICAL ANALYSIS OF PALE WHEAT BEER

COMMON MALT BASIS

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Figure 1. Manufacture of different malts.

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1) Heating to approx. 65°C and saccharification

BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 17

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1) Dry pale brewing malt and

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EXTRACT MOISTURE COLOR PROTEIN FAN pH VISCOSITY DIASTATIC

Vienna 80 3,5 7 10,5 140 5,95 1,5 330

Munich Light 80 2,5 16 11,0 110 5,8 1,6 100

Caramel Pale Malt 79 7,5 8 11,0 150 5,9 1,5 0

Caramel Malt 100 77 4,5 100 11,0 110 5,5 1,55 0

Black Malt 65 1 1500 11,0 100 5,3 1,5 0

Wheat Malt 83 6 4 11,0 120 6,1 1,9 200

According to the results, the main conclusions are:

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BREWER’S CLASSIC: • Viking Black Malt MALTSTER’S SIGNATURE:

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RAW MATERIALS: FERMENTATION:

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BEER & MALT HANDBOOK. 33

RAW MATERIALS: FERMENTATION:

MASHING: BEER ANALYSIS:

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