North Star Pils, Rahr Malting

A base malt to set your compass by! Rahr North Star Pils™ is crafted to meet the requirements of brewers looking for a domestic pilsner malt with low color and low modification. It is malted to a target of 38-40° Kolbach to facilitate smooth lautering with any mash regimen. North Star Pils™ brings overtones of honey and sweet bread with supporting flavor and aroma notes of hay and nutty character. Suitable for any beer style, but particularly craft-brewed versions of classic lager styles. Features & Benefits: Flavors: Honey, Nutty, Sweet Bread character Mimics traditional European pilsner style malts Lower in color and overall modification Uses: Classic Lager Styles, European Lagers Up to 100% dependent upon beer style How is this different from Rahr Premium Pils? Compared to Rahr Premium Pilsner, North Star Pils™ is a bit lower in both color and modification; in terms of sensory, North Star Pils™ has more “sweet” attributes vs. the more grainy & cracker attributes found in Rahr Premium Pils.