Malt Alternative: Swap to Gladfield Malts
The time has come and you want to start using Gladfield Malts but you're unsure how the current malt you are using translates into Gladfield products. We have a table below that has the information needed to help with a seamless transition.
Ratios are offered as a guideline for substituting Gladfield malts with other malt products. We have attempted to pair the most similar malts both in color and how they are produced. Provided as a guide for choosing to switch to Gladfield in your recipes.
Click here to go through to Our Malts page more more information on all the Gladfield Malts.
Bairds
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Malt | 100-140 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.80 |
| Black Malt | 1000-1900 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Brown Malt | 100-140 | Gladfield Brown Malt | 150-200 | 1 : 0.80 |
| CaraMalt | 30-40 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 0.70 |
| Chocolate | 1100-1300 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Medium Crystal | 140-160 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.20 |
| Dark Crystal | 220-260 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Roast Barley | 1300-1500 | Gladfield Roasted Barley | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Chocolate | 800-1000 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Golden Promise | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Marris Otter | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Ale | 5-7 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5 -5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Crystal | 90-110 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90 - 130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Premium Pilsen | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3.2-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pearl Pale Ale | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Lightly Peated | 2-5 ppm | Gladfield Mild Peat Smoked | 3-5 | 1 : 1.00 |
Barret Burston
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Malt | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramalt | 45-60 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-60 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Dark Crystal | 185-235 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Dark Roast Malt | 1200-1400 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Medium Crystal | 135-175 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Pale | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roast Barley | 1200-1400 | Gladfield Roasted Barley | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt | 2.9 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Galaxy Pale | 3.3-4.0 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5-5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
Best Maltz
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Aromatic Malt | 40-60 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Black Malt | 800-1500 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Black Malt | 800-1500 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Malt Dark | 80-180 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Malt Pils | 3-7 | Gladfield Gladiator Malt | 5-10 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Kolsch Malt | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Melanoidin Malt | 50-80 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Munich Malt | 10-20 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna Malt | 5-7 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt | 4-5 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Briess
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Row Base | 4 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5-5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Bonlander Munich Malt | 25 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.20 |
| Caramel Malt 10L | 25 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 0.50 |
| Caramel Malt 120L | 320 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.60 |
| Caramel Munich 60L | 158 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 0.80 |
| Dark Chocolate Malt | 1110 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Dark Chocolate Malt | 1110 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 0.90 |
| Dextrin Malt | Gladfield Gladiator Malt | 5-10 | 1 : 1.00 | |
| Extra Special Malt | 343 | Gladfield Shepherds Delight Malt | 250-350 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Midnight Wheat | 1450 | Gladfield Roasted Wheat Malt | 500-600 | 1 : 3.00 |
| Pale Ale | 7.5 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Red Wheat | 5 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Special Roast Malt | 105 | Gladfield Aurora Malt (75%) + Gladfield Biscuit Malt (25%) | 100-110 | 1 : 2.00 |
| Victory Malt | 73 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Apple Wood Smoked | 7.2 | Gladfield Manuka Smoked Malt | 3-5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Ashburne Mild Malt | 6.36 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Aromatic Munich Malt | 38 | Gladfield Munich Malt (70%) + Gladfield Aurora Malt (30%) | 35-40 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Black Malt | 960 | Gladfield Light Chocolate | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Brewers Malt | 3.5 | Galdfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Carabrown | 105 | Gladfield Brown Malt | 150-200 | 1 : 0.60 |
| Caramel Malt 120L | 320 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-558 | 1 : 1.60 |
| Caramel Malt 20L | 52 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Malt 30L | 79 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Malt 40L | 105 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 0.75 |
| Caramel Malt 60L | 159 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Malt 80L | 212 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Caramel Malt 90L | 239 | Galdfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Caramel Munich 20L | 52 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramel Vienne Malt 20L | 40 | Gladfield Vienna Malt (30%) + Gladfield Light Crystal Malt (70%) | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
Dingmans
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic | 50 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Biscuit | 60 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pilsen | 3 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3.2-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Special B | 396 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt with 10% Shepherds Delight | 1 : 1.80 |
Fawcetts
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | 110-140 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Black | 1200-1600 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Brown Malt | 175-200 | Gladfield Brown Malt | 150-200 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramalt | 25-40 | Gladfield Toffee Malt | 10-20 | 1 : 1.80 |
| Chocolate | 1050-1200 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Dark Crystal | 220-340 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.50 |
| Golden Promise Pale Ale | 4.5-6.5 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5-5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Low colour Maris Otter | 3-4.5 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5-5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Maris Otter Pale Ale | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Medium Crystal | 120-180 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Optic / Pearl Pale Ale | 5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Amber | 60-90 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Chocolate | 600-700 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 0.70 |
| Pale Crystal | 60-90 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roasted Barley | 1200-1600 | Gladfield Roasted Barley Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Crystal | 150-175 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Halcyon | 5-7.5 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt | 3-5 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Joe White
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Malt | 40-45 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 0.90 |
| Choc-Chit Malt | 800 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 0.90 |
| Crystal Dark | 225-250 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Crystal Light | 135-150 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Export Pilsner | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Munich Light | 12-20 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roasted Barley | 1100-1400 | Gladfield Roasted Barley | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roasted Malt | 1200-1500 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roasted Wheat | 1000-1400 | Gladfield Roasted Wheat | 500-600 | 1 : 1.80 |
| Traditional Ale | 5.5-7 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna | 6-10 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat malt | 3.5 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Malt Europe
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich | 8-12 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Ale | 5-6 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pilsner | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
Simpsons
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Malt | 45-60 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt | 40-80 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Aromatic Malt | 25-35 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 0.80 |
| Black Malt | 1100-1600 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Brown Malt | 400 | Gladfield Brown Malt | 150-200 | 1 : 1.80 |
| Chocolate Malt | 800-1100 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Crystal | 130-160 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.40 |
| Crystal Light | 80-110 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Golden Promise | 4-6 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Imperial Malt | 20-30 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.20 |
| Marris Otter | 4-6 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roast Barley | 1200-1400 | Gladfield Roasted Barley | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Best Pale Ale | 4-6 | Gladfield American Ale Malt | 4.5-5.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caramalt | 30-42 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Coffee Malt | 320-440 | Gladfield Brown Malt | 150-200 | 1 : 0.50 |
| Distilling Malt | 2-4 | Gladfield Distillers Malt | 2-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Double Roasted Crystal | 280-320 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt (50%) + Gladfield Shephers Delight Malt (50%) | 280-320 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Extra Pale Ale | 2-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Finest Lager Malt | 2.5-3.6 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Finest Pale Ale Maris Otter | 4-6 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Golden Naked Oats | 13-24 | Gladfield Harraways Flaked Oats | 1 : 1.00 | |
| Heritage Crystal | 131-158 | Gladfield Biscuit Malt (30%) + Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt (70%) | 120-160 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Munich | 18-22 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Peated Malt | 2-3 | Gladfield Mild Peat Smoked Malt | 3-5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pilsner Malt | 2.5-3.6 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Premium English Caramalt | 54-66 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna | 5-10 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
Rarh
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old world Pilsner | 2.5-3.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Ale | 6.5-9.2 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Premium Pilsner | 2.5-3.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Red Wheat | 6.5-7.8 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Standard 2-Row | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| White Wheat | 6.5-8 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Schill
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Dark Malt | 12.1-17.4 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Munich Light Malt | 5-8 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pilsner Malt | 3-7 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna Malt | 6-9.4 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt | 1.2-3.8 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Great Western Malting
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C120 | 320 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.60 |
| C15 | 38.5 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| C30 | 80 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 0.80 |
| C40 | 105 | Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt | 90-130 | 1 : 1.00 |
| C60 | 160 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 0.80 |
| C75 | 200 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 1.00 |
| California State 2 Row Select | 3.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Dextrapils | 2.5 | Gladfield Gladiator Malt | 5-10 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Melanoidin Malt | 80 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 0.75 |
| Munich Malt | 25 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Northwest Pale | 6.5 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Premium 2 Row | 3.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Superior Pilsen | 2.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna Malt | 9.2 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Washington State Select 2 Row | 3.8 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt | 9.2 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
Weyermann®
| I Currently Use | Colour (EBC) | Gladfield Equivalent | Colour (EBC) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Malt® | 40-50 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Acidulated Malt | 3-6 | Gladfield Sour Grapes | 3-5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Bohemian Pilsner | 3-4 | Gladfield Pilsner Malt | 3-4 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Caraaroma® | 350-450 | Gladfield Shepherds Delight Malt | 250-350 | 1 : 1.20 |
| Carabelge® | 30 - 40 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 0.80 |
| Carabohemian® | 190-210 | Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt | 175-225 | 1 : 0.80 |
| Carafa I® | 800-1000 | Gladfield Light Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Carafa II® | 1100 - 1200 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 850-1050 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Carafa III® | 1300 - 1500 | Gladfield Dark Chocolate Malt | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.00 |
| CaraHell® | 20-30 | Gladfield Toffee Malt | 10-20 | 1 : 1.30 |
| Caraamber® | 60-80 | Gladfield Light Crystal Malt | 40-70 | 1 : 1.00 |
| CaraMunich III® | 140-160 | Gladfield Dark Crystal | 175-225 | 1 : 0.80 |
| Carapils® | 3-5 | Gladfield Gladiator Malt | 5-10 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Carared® | 40-60 | Gladfield Red Back Malt | 60-80 | 1 : 0.90 |
| Chocolate Wheat | 900-1200 | Gladfield Roasted Wheat Malt | 500-600 | 1 : 1.50 |
| Extra Pale Premium Pilsner Malt | 2.5-3 | Gladfield Lager Light Malt | 2.5-3 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Melanoidin Malt | 60-80 | Gladfield Aurora Malt | 35-60 | 1 : 1.80 |
| Munich I | 12-17 | Gladfield Munich Malt | 14-17 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Pale Ale Malt | 5.5-7.5 | Gladfield Ale Malt | 5-6 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Roasted Barley | 1100 - 1200 | Gladfield Roasted Barley | 1200-1500 | 1 : 1.10 |
| Rye Malt | 4-10 | Gladfield Rye Malt | 4-10 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Smoked Malt | 3-6 | Gladfield Manuka Smoked Malt | 3-5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Vienna | 6-9 | Gladfield Vienna Malt | 6.5-8.5 | 1 : 1.00 |
| Wheat Malt Pale | 3-5 | Gladfield Wheat Malt | 3.2-4.2 | 1 : 1.00 |
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Ratios offered as a guideline for substituting Gladfield malts with other malt products. We have attempted to pair the most similar malts both in color and how they are produced. Provided as a guide for choosing to switch to Gladfields in your recipes.
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