Perhaps the oddest component of Belgian brewing is the use of unmalted wheat (specifically in Lambic and Wit production) which has value as a protein source. Probably the most popular Belgian malt available to homebrewers is DeWolfe Cosyns. Its can be purchased from a variety of homebrew supply shops for around $.80 to $1.30 per pound. I personally have enjoyed great success with their Pilsner and caramel malts. The button below gives a comparative malt analysis for the DeWolfe Cosyns line provided by the Schreier Malting Co. The original chart also included specs for Schreier grains.

To use the chart, pass your cursor over one of the grain types along the left to select the specs for a specific grain (Pale Ale is the default). Then pass your cursor over one of the grain types on the right side to display the specs of different grain. You can directly compare Pale Ale malt to Pilsen, Caramunich to Caravienna, Biscuit to Special B, etc. Below are what the less intuitive specifications mean:

ASSORTMENT:
pertains to screen mesh through which the grains are sifted. A single large number and two very small numbers indicates uniformity of kernel size (more even grind).

H2O %:
The more water weight contained in the kernel means less convertible material.

PROTEIN:
is rated in terms of SOLUBLE, TOTAL, and the ratio (%) of SOLUBLE to TOTAL.

D.P. Dg. Lintner:
means diastatic power in degrees Lintner (measure of enzyme content).

FINE and COARSE:
under Extract compare percentage of extract with fine and course grind.

ALPHA AMYLASE:
is rated in detrinizing units. Higher numbers are better

THE GRAIN COMPARISON CHART
Place your cursor over the grain type to update the info in the black box. You don't have to click on a grain type, if you do it will restore the PILSNER/PALE ALE defaults.