Malt comparison
Aurora Malt vs Melanoidin Malt
Aurora Malt is a specialty malt from Gladfield Malt; Melanoidin Malt is a specialty malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Aurora Malt is replaced by 0.56 kg of Melanoidin Malt. Colour: 35–60 EBC versus 60–80 EBC, so Aurora Malt is the lighter one (about 1.5 times lighter). Enzymatic activity is medium for Aurora Malt and low for Melanoidin Malt. Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 75%. Maximum share of the grist: 100% for Aurora Malt and 20% for Melanoidin Malt.
| Aurora MaltGladfield Malt | Melanoidin MaltWeyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Specialty | Specialty |
| Grain | Barley | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 35–60 | 60–80 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 150 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 75 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 20 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 4.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–45 | – |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | 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 |
| Specification | – |
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Aurora Malt (Gladfield Malt)
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