Powells Malt?

[SJW]

Has anyone got any info on Powells Malt? I heard a story that the maltster is an ex Joe White maltster and his malts are very cheap. $1 per kg. (bulk) I think I can get my hands on this stuff but was wondering what it was like and what it profile was? Any info will help.
THANKS

STEPHEN

 

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[devo]

From what little I have heard is that his malt is not as highly modified as your other variety and is not suited or ideal for single infusion mashes. :huh:

 

[johnno]

I'm no expert.
I have used their malts in the last 3-4 brews I have made. All single infusion.
Beer comes out fine.
Even what I entered in Vicbrew. Maybe I didnt place but I was nowhere near the bottom of the categories I entered.

johnno

 

[RobW]

I've been using it for about a year now with no problems.
What's your source Devo?

 

[warrenlw63]

I've made one brew with it a low grav Mild. IMO It's nearly as good as Marris Otter. Probably got about the same efficiency too.

For the price I reckon it's the bomb.

Warren -

 

[devo]

I haven't used Powells myself but have spoken with another brewer who used it for a decoction mash due to the degree of it's modification. Powells is apparently still a small independant malting business opereating I think from out at Romsey in Victoria, but that's as bout as much as know about it?

 

[Sean]

I haven't used Powells myself but have spoken with another brewer who used it for a decoction mash due to the degree of it's modification. Powells is apparently still a small independant malting business opereating I think from out at Romsey in Victoria, but that's as bout as much as know about it?

[post="82286"][/post]​

Haven't used the Pilsner yet, but the Ale malt is definitely suitable for single-infusion mash and, in my opinion, very similar to English floor malted malt. The wheat is similarly good. I've been using it for about a year now, and there is no way I'd go back to Whites, or pay the extra for imported.

 

[devo]

Sound's like I may need to give it a go myself.

 

[Batz]

I am extremely happy with Powells malt

I organized the bulk buy and bought 125kg myself.
I had none of the problems some other brewers speak of.

My Alt and my Scottish Ale that made it too the nationals both where brewed using 100% powells malt.

When it all gone I will doing another bulk buy for Queensland brewers

Great to get malt at an affordable price

Go Powells :super:

Batz

 

[sosman]

From what little I have heard is that his malt is not as highly modified as your other variety and is not suited or ideal for single infusion mashes. :huh:

[post="82271"][/post]​

I regularly use it in single infusion mashes and have no complaints. Having said that for a pommy ale I might use some native crystal.

 

[nonicman]

Just had a taste of a Powells malt ale from primary (12 days today) and very pleased so far.

 

[sluggerdog]

I've done 5 brews with the powells pilsner now and am happy with the results. I did however find I was getting around 5-8% lower efficency however that could be caused elsewhere...

VERY HAPPY WITH THE MALT, esp at the price it came.

Looking forward to the next bulk buy....

 

[sosman]

I've done 5 brews with the powells pilsner now and am happy with the results. I did however find I was getting around 5-8% lower efficency however that could be caused elsewhere...

VERY HAPPY WITH THE MALT, esp at the price it came.

Looking forward to the next bulk buy....

[post="82959"][/post]​

I believe the champion beer of Vicbrew 2005 was brewed with powells malt, at least for base malts. I can't say for sure, till I see his recipe but he buys the stuff by the bag full.

 

[Sean]

I've done 5 brews with the powells pilsner now and am happy with the results. I did however find I was getting around 5-8% lower efficency however that could be caused elsewhere...

VERY HAPPY WITH THE MALT, esp at the price it came.

Looking forward to the next bulk buy....

[post="82959"][/post]​

I believe the champion beer of Vicbrew 2005 was brewed with powells malt, at least for base malts. I can't say for sure, till I see his recipe but he buys the stuff by the bag full.

[post="82960"][/post]​

The 2nd place getter in British Ales certainly was.

 

[nonicman]

Have finshed my stocks of Powells ale malt (from QLD Bulk buy, thanks to Batz). Can only compare with JW Trad Ale as I haven't used the imports. Wow, I almost cried using the last of this wonderfull malt. We be very keen to get some more. Now to start on the pilsner and wheat bags .

 

[bindi]

Have finshed my stocks of Powells ale malt (from QLD Bulk buy, thanks to Batz). be very keen to get some more.

I you think of bulk buying any more nonicman, count me in. I am only 20min down the road from you. Used my last 5kg yesterday.

 

[sluggerdog]

Have finshed my stocks of Powells ale malt (from QLD Bulk buy, thanks to Batz). be very keen to get some more.

I you think of bulk buying any more nonicman, count me in. I am only 20min down the road from you. Used my last 5kg yesterday.

[post="93064"][/post]​

I'm in too, only have around 2 brews left of my last order. Will be ordered triple what I ordered last time...

 

[nonicman]

Bindi, That will be on the cards, not sure when as we have to get a few numbers inorder to make the order work.

 

[Screwtop]

Me Too! 25Kg