Wheat Munich Malt - Castle Malting
Château Wheat Munich is a special Belgian wheat malt known for its rich flavour profile that enhances body and head retention in dark ales. Kilned at high temperatures, this malt adds depth to darker wheat beers, such as stouts and weizenbocks, imparting a classic ale aroma without significantly darkening the brew. Ideal for crafting robust yet clear and sparkling beers, Château Wheat Munich is highly versatile for brewers.
- Wort Colour: 21-28 EBC
- Usage: Up to 30% in mash
- Beer Styles: Weizenbocks, stouts, dark ales, wheat beers
Description
What is Château Wheat Munich?
Château Wheat Munich is a distinct wheat malt created by Castle Malting, crafted through high-temperature kilning (100–105°C) to bring out deep, complex flavours. Its balanced colour and malt-forward profile make it a prime choice for adding body and subtle, pleasant bitterness to darker beers.
How to Use Château Wheat Munich
This malt can be used up to 30% in the mash, making it well-suited for dark wheat beers, weizenbocks, and stouts, as well as other ales that benefit from added richness. In smaller quantities, it enhances the mouthfeel and head retention of lighter beers, without overpowering the overall profile.
Flavour Profile
Château Wheat Munich is prized for its malt-rich taste, which contributes a rounded, full-bodied malt character to darker brews. It adds a slight sweetness and balanced bitterness with notes reminiscent of bread crust and subtle caramel.
Enzymatic Activity
This malt offers moderate enzymatic power, which complements the mashing process without compromising the protein levels essential for darker wheat styles.
Mashing
For best results, it’s advised to include Château Wheat Munich in a multi-step mashing process. Its well-modified nature supports easy extraction of flavour, while ensuring clarity and stability in the wort.
Combining with Other Malts
Château Wheat Munich pairs effectively with both base and speciality malts. When combined with paler malts, it adds depth and mouthfeel, creating well-rounded, rich beer styles. It also supports head retention when combined with lighter malts.
Benefits of Château Wheat Munich
- Enhances body and mouthfeel.
- Improves head retention.
- Adds rich malt flavours without over-darkening.
- Complements darker beer styles.
History
Crafted with Castle Malting’s renowned techniques, Château Wheat Munich is grounded in traditional Belgian malting, adapted for the modern brewer looking for quality and consistency.
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: Max 5.0%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 83.0%
- Wort Colour: 21-28 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: 100-105°C
- Usage: Up to 30% in mash
- Flavour Profile: Rich maltiness with subtle bitterness
- Applications: Dark wheat beers, stouts, weizenbocks, dark ales
- Beer Styles: Weizenbocks, stouts, dark ales, wheat beers
Additional Parameter:
- Total Protein: Max 14%
- Viscosity: 1.85
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