Melanoidin is a kilned specialty malt with an intense malt aroma and unique brewing characteristics. It has a high degree of modification of both proteins and starches, excellent friability, low glucan values, and high acidity. These attributes help promote flavor stability, add body, and produce a smooth mouthfeel. Melanoidin malt adds a deep amber to red-brown color to finished beer.The rich malt flavor has notes of honey and biscuit. This malt is best used in dark or red-colored beers such as amber ales, scottish ales, Irish red ales, bocks, and Kellerbier.

Usage: 20% | 20-31L