Provides strong colours and body for any dark beer.
Description
While this malt is related to Swaen Munich Light, it brings out even deeper colours. It provides a distinct malty flavour and strong colours while enhancing the head and body of your brew.
Usage
Amber beers, Alt, Dark Lagers and Ales, Märzen, Bockbier, Brown Ale, Stout.
Raw material: Barley
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 50%
EBC: 15 – 25
Lovibond: 6 – 10
Flavour palette
Blogs and recipes
Recipe – American Amber Ale
While the whole world is increasingly keen on APA’s and IPA’s we easily forget about the American Amber Ale.
Recipe – Christmas beer
During the winter holidays many people enjoy beers that have a higher alcohol content and more richness.
Recipe – Altbier
Altbier is a top-fermented, amber, lagered beer, that is traditionally brewed in the historical region of Westphalia.
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 80 | – |
| Total protein | % | – | 11.6 |
| Soluble protein | % | – | 4.9 |
| Kolbach index | % | – | 48 |
| Hartong 45° | % | 38 | – |
| Viscosity | mPa.s | – | 1.65 |
| pH | – | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Friability | % | 75 | – |
| Glassiness (whole grains) | % | – | 3 |
| Calibration: – above 2.5 mm | % | 90 | – |
| Calibration: – rejected | % | – | 2.0 |
Available in
25kg bags, big bags up to 1.200kg, liner bag in container and bulk in truck.
Storage and shelf life
Our malt is best stored in a moderate temperate, low humidity, pest free environment at less than 20ºC or 68°F. It is best used within 6 to 18 months from manufacturing date, depending on the type of malt. We always provide a Best Before date. All our malts are manufactured conform to EU and International regulations. They are transported only by GMP-certified transporters. Please note: improperly stored malts are prone to loss of freshness and flavour.