Taste & Character
Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt delivers a clean, mild malt flavor with subtle notes of sweetness and grain. Sourced from premium North American barley, it offers a consistent profile that highlights hops and specialty malts without overpowering them. Its balanced character makes it a dependable foundation for both classic and modern beer styles.
Where It Shines
This is a classic base malt, prized for its versatility and reliability in the brewhouse. It serves as the foundation for countless beer styles, including pale ales, IPAs, lagers, porters, and stouts. Because of its high enzyme content, it can easily support adjunct grains such as corn, rice, or specialty malts, making it one of the most widely used starting points for recipes across the spectrum of craft and home brewing.
Role in the Brewhouse
Briess 2-Row functions primarily as a base malt, providing fermentable sugars and enzyme activity for mashing. While not typically used as a specialty malt, it pairs seamlessly with a wide range of specialty grains to build depth and complexity. With moderate protein levels, good extract yield, and a neutral grain backbone, it can also serve as an adjunct in recipes where balance or a lighter body is desired.
Brewer’s Guidance
Use Briess 2-Row as your primary base malt for almost any recipe. Its clean flavor works well at high inclusion rates, often making up 60–100% of the grist. Pair it with crystal or roasted specialty malts to layer in sweetness, color, or roast character, or keep it simple for light, refreshing brews that showcase balance. Ideal for styles ranging from American pale ales and IPAs to porters, stouts, and even some lighter lagers.
