I have not found much difference between Briess and other American 2 row malts - but I so rarely use American base malts, that perhaps I should try to get some Rahr - it is cheaper from some sources. My main malts are Avengard Pilsner and English Maris Otters. But I brew a fair amount of English ales and very few hoppy beers - mostly BoPils and Helles with the pilsner malt. My favorite is Best Malz - floor malted! It's more costly, but worth it.