Swaen© Munich Dark
Provides a strong body for any spirit or distillate.
Description
Swaen© Munich Dark distilling malt is crafted from high-protein barley, carefully selected to deliver a rich and complex malt profile. Through an intensive germination process, the grain develops optimal enzyme activity, ensuring a smooth and efficient conversion during mashing. Additionally, the high-degree steeping allows for thorough hydration, promoting strong and even germination for maximum flavour potential.
What truly sets Swaen© Munich Dark distilling malt apart is its moist-warm withering stage. By carefully controlling temperature and humidity, this process enhances the malt’s deep, layered flavours while preserving its enzymatic strength. As a result, it delivers an irresistible biscuit and cookie aroma that adds warmth, complexity, and a slightly sweet toastiness to your spirit.
Perfect for distillers aiming to create rich and flavourful spirits, Swaen© Munich Dark distilling malt provides a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel with a beautifully balanced malty depth. Thanks to its deeper kilning process, it also imparts a golden-brown hue, making it an excellent choice for spirits that require both colour and complexity. Whether used as a primary malt or blended with others, it elevates the overall malt character, ensuring a distinctive and well-rounded final product.
Usage
Single malt whisky, Grain whisky, Gin, Jenever, Vodka, Eau de vie.
Quick facts
Raw material: Barley
Product: Kilned malt
Use: Up to 50%
EBC: 15 – 25
Lovibond: 6 – 10
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 |
Flavour palette
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Blogs and recipes
How to store malt
Malt retains its enzymatic power for several years when stored correctly. The Swaen ensures a long shelf life through a specialised process. As a result, brewers can always rely on consistent quality. This is your guide on how to store malt.
Production of distilling malt
During the production of distilling malt, understanding the distilling process is essential to delivering the best quality. This blog focuses on single malt distilling, as wort preparation for grain distilling is more complex.
Quality
The Swaen values quality. That’s why we invest in extensive testing in our laboratory, and thoroughly clean our product. But we do much more to ensure the best quality malts for you. The process begins with high quality grain.
Brochure
Download our latest brochure to discover everything you need to know about The Swaen and our premium malts. In it, you will more information about our passionate team, our unique roasting and kilning processes, and the exceptional qualities of our malts. Furthermore, you will learn how our dedication to craftsmanship and quality control ensures top-tier ingredients for brewers worldwide. Whether you are new to brewing or an experienced professional, our brochure offers valuable insights into our products and processes.
Product list
Take a look at our product list for a complete overview of our specialty and base malts. This handy guide provides essential details, including flavour profiles, recommended usage, and pricing. Moreover, it allows you to quickly compare different malt types, helping you select the perfect one for your brewing needs. Since we understand that efficiency is key, we have designed our product list to be clear, concise, and easy to navigate.
Certificates
At The Swaen, we strive to meet the highest industry standards to guarantee superior quality. Because of this commitment, independent auditors regularly inspect our malthouse to ensure full compliance with strict safety and production regulations. Additionally, we work closely with leading industry partners and hold several internationally recognised certifications. If you would like more information about our credentials, you can find all our certificates here.
Storage and shelf life
To maintain peak quality and flavour, proper storage is essential. Therefore, we recommend keeping our malt in a cool, dry, and pest-free environment with temperatures below 20°C (68°F). High humidity can negatively affect freshness, so it is important to store malt in a controlled setting. Depending on the type of malt, it is best used within 6 to 18 months from the manufacturing date. However, each bag includes a Best Before date to ensure optimal usage.
All our malts conform to EU and international regulations. Furthermore, we transport them exclusively via GMP-certified carriers to guarantee the highest standards in safety and hygiene. Please keep in mind that improperly stored malts may lose freshness and flavour more quickly.
Packaging solutions
To accommodate various brewing needs, we offer flexible packaging solutions:
- 25kg bags – Ideal for small-batch brewing and craft beer production.
- Big bags (up to 1,200kg) – Suitable for larger breweries and more frequent use.
- Liner bags in containers – Perfect for international shipping and long-distance transport.
- Bulk transport by truck – The best option for high-volume production and efficiency.
If you are unsure which packaging suits your needs best or need more information, we are happy to advise you. Get in touch with us to explore the best solution for your brewery!
