Caramunich Type 2 Malt
To summarize Caramunich Type 2 a drum-roasted caramel malt made from two-row, German barley. It contributes dark amber to copper hues, and adds a rich malt accent with notes of biscuit and an intense caramel aroma. Also adding body and improves head retention. Suitable for use in all lager and ale styles of beer. Caramunich Type 2 Malt a unique type of malt produced by Bairds Malt, a British company established in 1797. Notably a medium-dark crystal malt made from two-row barley which has been kilned and caramelized. This unique malt provides a sweet, caramel flavor with notes of toffee and honey. Therefore used to make easy-drinking dark ales, stouts, porters, and malty lagers. Thus also be used to boost the flavor and color of other malt styles.
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How to use Caramunich Type 2
In brief Caramunich Type 2 used to brew a variety of beer styles. Also used as a base malt or an accent malt. As well as used as a base malt, it contributes to the production of malt-forward beers like English Milds, Oktoberfests, and other malt-forward styles. Subsequently used to accentuate the malt flavors of other beer styles, such as dark beer styles like Dunkels and Bocks.
However used as a base malt, this must be mashed at a temperature of 150-152°F for 60 minutes. This will produce a malty extract with a good amount of color and flavor.
When used as an accent malt, Caramunich Type 2 can be mash at high temperatures (160-170°F) for long mashes (up to 90 minutes). Increasing the color and sweetness of the wort. The high temperature will also produce some melanoidin compounds that will add complexity and depth of flavor.
When brewing with Caramunich Type 2, highly important to account for the malt’s high extract potential. Therefore, recommended that a proper amount of base malt be used to offset any additional gravity from Caramunich Type 2. To ensure that the beer obtains proper balance.
Color °L – 42-49
Usage Rate- Up to 20%
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