Malt comparison
Munich Malt vs Light Munich Malt
Munich Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Light Munich Malt is a base malt from Joe White Maltings. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Munich Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Light Munich Malt. Their colour is similar (14–17 and 10–17 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 78%. Maximum share of the grist: 100% for Munich Malt and 70% for Light Munich Malt.
| Munich MaltGladfield Malt | Light Munich MaltJoe White Maltings | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Joe White Maltings |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Colour (EBC) | 14–17 | 10–17 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 160 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 78 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 70 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 4.5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–11.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–43 | – |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | – |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | – |
| Organic | No | No |
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