Malt comparison
BEST Munich vs Munich Malt
BEST Munich is a base malt from BESTMALZ; Munich Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of BEST Munich is replaced by 1 kg of Munich Malt. Their colour is similar (11–20 and 14–17 EBC). Diastatic power: ≥ 230 versus ≥ 160 WK. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 80.5% versus ≥ 79%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| BEST MunichBESTMALZ | Munich MaltGladfield Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | BESTMALZ | Gladfield Malt |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Colour (EBC) | 11–20 | 14–17 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 230 | ≥ 160 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 80.5 | ≥ 79 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.9 | ≤ 5 |
| Protein (%) | 9–12 | – |
| Kolbach index (%) | 36–47 | 37–43 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 78 | ≥ 85 |
| Enzymatic activity | High | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Specification | – |
See them in charts in the comparison tool →
More comparisons
BEST Munich (BESTMALZ)
Munich Malt (Gladfield Malt)
Munich Malt vs Bonlander Munich Malt 10L (Briess Malt & Ingredients)Munich Malt vs Light Munich Malt (Joe White Maltings)Munich Malt vs Munich (Malteurop)Munich Malt vs Imperial Malt (Simpsons Malt)Munich Malt vs Munich Malt (Simpsons Malt)Munich Malt vs Munich Malt Type 1 (Weyermann Specialty Malts)