2-Row Malt - Rahr

Rahr 2-Row - Your Versatile Base Malt

Rahr 2-Row is a premium, American-grown base malt that delivers a clean, mild, and slightly sweet flavor, making it the perfect foundation for any beer style. Crafted from a blend of high-quality Harrington and Metcalf barley, this malt is well-modified, high in enzymes, and easy to work with, ensuring smooth conversion in a single-infusion mash.

A staple for craft brewers across North America, Rahr 2-Row is darker than most lager malts but lighter than pale ale malts, striking the perfect balance for brewing versatility. Whether you're crafting crisp lagers, hop-forward IPAs, or rich stouts, this malt provides excellent extract yield and reliable performance in the brewhouse.

Rahr 2-Row Features & Benefits

• Color: 1.5–2.3°L for a light golden hue in your wort.
• High Extract: Finely ground extract yield of 80%+ ensures great efficiency.
• Versatile Use: A go-to base malt for American, English, and hybrid beer styles.
• Well-Modified: Ideal for single-temperature infusion mashing.
• Reliable Performance: Moderate protein levels (11.5% ± 0.5) for consistency.
• Crafted in the USA: Made from American-grown 2-row barley and malted in Minnesota.

Rahr 2-Row Uses

• Pale Ales
• IPAs
• Lagers
• Stouts & Porters
• Amber Ales
• Wheat Beers
• Use up to 100% depending on the beer style.

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More About Rahr and 2-Row Malt:

Rahr Malting Co.: Over 170 Years of Excellence

Founded in 1847 by William Rahr, Rahr Malting Co. has grown from a small brewery into one of North America’s most respected maltsters. With five generations of family leadership, Rahr has built a legacy of quality, consistency, and innovation. Their state-of-the-art malting facilities in Shakopee, Minnesota, and Alix, Alberta continue to set the standard for premium malt production.

Rahr 2-Row: The Brewer’s Choice Base Malt

Rahr 2-Row is a go-to choice for brewers seeking a versatile, high-performing base malt. Known for its clean malt profile, reliable extract potential, and well-balanced enzyme content, it allows for seamless integration into a wide range of beer styles. From pale ales to stouts, IPAs to lagers, this malt delivers the foundation brewers trust to create exceptional beers.

With its light color, smooth flavor, and ease of use, Rahr 2-Row continues to be a favorite among craft brewers, homebrewers, and commercial breweries alike.