Gold Swaen© Munich Light
Intense caramel and malt aroma, with notes of biscuit.
Description
Gold Swaen© Munich Light is an essential malt for distillers looking to add depth, complexity, and rich malt character to their spirits. This premium malt offers a deep golden hue and an intensely rich caramel flavour, making it a perfect choice for those aiming to enhance both the taste and appearance of their final product.
With its full, rounded malt profile, Gold Swaen© Munich Light delivers a smooth, well-balanced sweetness that harmonises beautifully with other ingredients in the distillation process. The subtle biscuit notes add an extra layer of complexity, giving your spirit a warm, toasty undertone that lingers on the palate.
This malt is ideal for crafting flavourful whisky, genever, and other grain-based spirits, as it provides a solid malt backbone while allowing other ingredients to shine. Its carefully controlled kilning process ensures that all its natural sugars and enzymatic properties are preserved, supporting efficient fermentation and a well-rounded final distillate.
Whether you’re looking to create a smooth, caramel-forward whisky or a robust, full-bodied spirit, Gold Swaen© Munich Light is a key ingredient that brings richness, complexity, and character to every batch.
Usage
Single malt whisky, Grain whisky, Gin, Jenever, Vodka, Eau de vie.
Quick facts
Raw material: Green malt barley
Product: Caramelised malt
Use: Up to 20%
EBC: 80 – 110
Lovibond: 30 – 40
Typical analysis
| Parameter | Unit | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | % | – | 4.5 |
| Extract (dry basis) | % | 80 | – |
| pH | – | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Flavour palette
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.
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!
