Munich Light Malt - Castle Malting
CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT is a specialty Belgian Munich malt from Castle Malting, known for imparting a rich, golden-orange hue and a distinct malty flavour to a wide variety of beers. It enhances flavour depth and maltiness without affecting foam or body, making it a versatile choice for brewers.
- Wort Colour: 13-17 EBC
- Usage: Up to 60% of the mix
- Beer Styles: Pale ale, amber, brown, strong, and dark beers
Description
What is CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT?
CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT is a specialty malt that undergoes careful kilning at 100-105°C. It’s crafted for brewers seeking a refined, balanced malt profile that doesn’t overshadow other elements, bringing rich hues and a subtly grainy flavour without overpowering other ingredients.
How to Use CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT
This malt is perfect for usage up to 60% in the grist for pale ales, ambers, and darker brews. Combined with Pilsen malts, it lightens the colour while enhancing the malt profile, adding richness, and making it ideal for character beers.
Flavour Profile
CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT contributes a malty, grain-rich flavour, making it well-suited for beers that benefit from a delicate malt enhancement, from golden hues to darker amber beers. This malt adds a depth that accentuates complex flavours in classic and new beer recipes.
Enzymatic Activity
With moderate enzymatic power (150 WK), it supports active mashing without overpowering other malt enzymes, making it suitable for use in conjunction with a wide variety of malts.
Mashing and Combining with Other Malts
Ideal for infusion mashing, CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT can be combined effectively with base malts such as Château Pilsen 2RS. This combination produces a rounded, lighter-colour beer with added malt complexity and a stable wort composition.
Benefits of CHÂTEAU MUNICH LIGHT
Its moderate kilning preserves enzymatic potential while providing a strong flavour and colour base, making it versatile across many beer styles. It’s popular for delivering a vibrant colour, robust aroma, and structured taste without affecting the beer’s foam stability or body.
Key Features
- Moisture Content: Max 4.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 80.0%
- Wort Colour: 13-17 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: 100-105°C
- Usage: Up to 60% of the mix
- Flavour Profile: Grainy, rich maltiness
- Applications: Pale ales, amber, brown, dark beers, bocks
- Beer Styles: Pale ale, amber, brown, strong, and dark beers
Additional Parameters
- Total Protein: Max 11.5%
- Soluble Protein: 3.5 - 5.0%
- Kolbach Index: 37.0 - 49.0
- Viscosity: 1.6 cp
- Diastatic Power: 150 WK
- Friability: Min 80.0%
- Glassiness (whole grains): Max 2.5%
- Filtration: Normal
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