Malt comparison
Munich Malt vs Munich Malt Type 1
Munich Malt is a base malt from Gladfield Malt; Munich Malt Type 1 is a base malt from Weyermann Specialty Malts. In the official substitution chart (Gladfield Malt Alternatives Guide), 1 kg of Munich Malt is replaced by 1 kg of Munich Malt Type 1. Their colour is similar (14–17 and 12–18 EBC). Extract (fine grind, dry basis): ≥ 79% versus ≥ 78%. Both can make up to 100% of the grist.
| Munich MaltGladfield Malt | Munich Malt Type 1Weyermann Specialty Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Maltster | Gladfield Malt | Weyermann Specialty Malts |
| Class | Malt | Malt |
| Type | Base | Base |
| Grain | – | Barley |
| Colour (EBC) | 14–17 | 12–18 |
| Diastatic power (WK) | ≥ 160 | – |
| Extract (%, fine grind, dry basis) | ≥ 79 | ≥ 78 |
| Maximum share of the grist (%) | 100 | 100 |
| Max. moisture (%) | ≤ 5 | ≤ 4.5 |
| Protein (%) | – | 9–12.5 |
| Kolbach index (%) | 37–43 | 37–46 |
| Min. friability (%) | ≥ 85 | ≥ 75 |
| Enzymatic activity | Medium | Medium |
| Organic | No | No |
| Styles | – | Altbier, American IPA, Bamberger Maerzen, Belgian Pale Ale, Braunbier, Brown IPA, Czech Amber Lager, Dark Double Bock |
| Specification | – |
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