Caramel Munich II - Bestmalz
BEST Caramel® Munich II is a premium caramel malt that offers a rich, darker hue and a distinct aroma profile featuring notes of roasted almonds and bread crust. Produced with a unique caramelisation process, it provides consistency and depth, enhancing the aroma and complexity of malt-forward brews. Ideal for achieving balanced sweetness, it complements a variety of darker beer styles.
- Wort Colour: 110-130 EBC
- Usage: Up to 50% of the grain bill
- Beer Styles: Märzen, Bock, Dunkel, darker wheat beers
Description
What is BEST Caramel® Munich II?
BEST Caramel® Munich II is a medium-dark caramel malt designed to add complexity and colour to beers. Known for its unique caramelisation process, it ensures an even and controlled flavour development within the grain, resulting in a harmonious profile that elevates malt-focused styles.
How to Use BEST Caramel® Munich II
This malt can make up to 50% of the grist in recipes for Märzen, Bock, and other dark lagers. It offers brewers a versatile option for adding rich colour and caramelised sweetness without overpowering other ingredients.
Flavour Profile
This malt carries an enticing flavour profile of toasted almonds and bread crust, accompanied by subtle caramel notes. The flavours add richness to the beer, providing depth and rounding out darker beer styles.
Enzymatic Activity
BEST Caramel® Munich II has low enzymatic power due to its caramelisation, which is why it works best when combined with high-enzyme base malts.
Mashing and Compatibility
Designed for easy integration into a range of mashing schedules, it is best used in a blend with malts with higher diastatic power. This malt enriches mashes with fermentable sugars that result in a smooth and malt-forward beer.
Combining with Other Malts
This malt blends well with Pilsner, Munich, and other base malts, enhancing darker hues and adding complex malty sweetness without overshadowing other flavours.
Benefits of BEST Caramel® Munich II
Offering both flavour and functional benefits, it promotes smooth, balanced sweetness and creates a pleasant mouthfeel. Its uniform caramel formation also supports efficient brewing and a consistent flavour profile.
History
BEST Caramel® Munich II embodies the rich tradition of caramel malts, delivering an exceptional German quality that traces back to centuries-old brewing practices. Crafted to enhance beer's body and depth, it remains a favourite for brewers aiming to master malt-centric beers.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: Max. 4.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min. 75.0%
- Wort Colour: 110-130 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Not specified
- Usage: Up to 50% of the grain bill
- Flavour Profile: Toasted almonds, bread crust, mild caramel
- Applications: Dark lagers, Märzen, Bock, wheat beers
- Beer Styles: Märzen, Bock, Dunkel, darker wheat beers
Additional Parameter:
- Total Protein: Max. 12.0%
- pH (Wort): 5.0-5.8
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