Malt comparison
Munich Malt Light vs Barke Munich Malt
Munich Malt Light is a base malt from Avangard Malz; Barke Munich Malt is a base malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. Their colour is similar (15–22 and 17–22 EBC). Enzymatic activity is high for Munich Malt Light and medium for Barke Munich Malt. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80% versus ≥ 78%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist. By type, class, grain and colour they are among the closest malts from different maltsters in the catalogue.
| Munich Malt LightAvangard Malz | Barke Munich MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Avangard Malz | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 15–22 | 17–22 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 200 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80 | ≥ 78 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.5 | ≤ 4 |
| Protein (%) | ≤ 11.5 | 9.5–11.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 36–45 | 38–45 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 78 | ≥ 75 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Altbier, American IPA, Baltic Porter, Bamberger Maerzen Rauchbier, Biére de Garde, Black IPA, Brown IPA, Dark Doppelbock |
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Munich Malt Light (Avangard Malz)
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