Viking Vienna Malt is cured at slightly higher temperatures than pilsner malt. Consequently, Vienna Malt gives a golden colored-beer and increases body and fullness. Due to the higher curing temperature, the enzyme activity of Vienna Malt is slightly lower than that of Pilsner Malt.
The flavor of Vienna Malt is subtle, including maltiness, some sweetness, notes of baked bread, and hints of caramel aromas. Slightly nutty sensations can also be found.
Vienna Malt is well suited for relatively pale-colored beers. A typical application is to enhance the color and aroma of light beers. Vienna also has its own beer type, the Vienna lager, which is famous for its deep golden color and malty taste.
Viking Malt comes from a small town in Finland and has grown to be a big name in the world of malt-making. Over the years, they've joined forces with other malt producers in the Baltic area. Now, they're the top malt company in Northern Europe and one of the biggest in all of Europe. They get their grains from places in North and East Europe where the air is cleaner, which means their malt has a fresh and pure taste.