Malt comparison
Château Melano vs Melanoidin Malt
Château Melano is a specialty malt from Château / Castle Malting; Melanoidin Malt is a specialty malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. Their colour is similar (75–85 and 60–80 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 78% versus ≥ 75%. Both can make up to 20% of the grist.
| Château MelanoChâteau / Castle Malting | Melanoidin MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Château / Castle Malting | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Specialty | Specialty |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 75–85 | 60–80 |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 78 | ≥ 75 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 20 | 20 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 4.5 | ≤ 4.5 |
| Enzymatic activity | – | Low |
| Organic | No | Yes |
| Styles | – | ; for flavour and color enhancement for adjunct beers, Altbier, American Barley wine, American Strong Ale, Bamberger Rauchbier, Belgian Dubbel, Dark Bock, Double Bock |
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Château Melano (Château / Castle Malting)
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