Double Kilned Munich (Melanoidin Malt) - Riverbend

Deep Malt Complexity • Honey and Rich Bread Notes • Decoction Character Without the Decoction

Double Kilned Munich from Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, North Carolina is the malt we stock in place of German melanoidin malt. Melanoidin malt is made by kilning heavily to build up melanoidins, the browning compounds behind the deep, rich flavor of decoction-mashed lagers. Riverbend gets to the same place by running its Munich malt through the kiln twice, so we stock Riverbend's version and use it one-for-one where recipes call for melanoidin.

With an extract potential of 35 PPG and a color of 28 °Lovibond, Double Kilned Munich adds a deep amber to light copper tone along with its flavor. Small amounts noticeably round out a beer's malt profile.

Flavor & Aroma Profile

• Deep, rich malt flavor
• Honey and light toffee notes
• Bread-crust and biscuit character
• Fuller mouthfeel and malt aroma

Its signature trick is mimicking the malt depth of a decoction mash in a simple single-infusion brew day, which is exactly what melanoidin malt is used for.

Brewing Applications

Double Kilned Munich works best in malt-forward styles, including:

• Bock and Doppelbock
• Munich Dunkel
• Märzen / Oktoberfest
• Amber Lager and Red Ale
• Scottish Ale and Wee Heavy
• Malty Brown Ale

It is also useful in small doses to add richness to any recipe that finishes thinner than you'd like.

Usage Recommendations

Substituting for melanoidin malt, use it at the rate the recipe specifies, typically 3 to 8% of the grain bill. In that range it deepens malt flavor and color without taking over the beer.

Larger additions, up to about 15%, push the beer firmly toward the rich, bready intensity of a decoction-mashed doppelbock. Beyond that it can become heavy, so a light hand is the usual advice.

Specifications

• PPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 35
• Color: 28 °Lovibond
• Flavor Notes: Malty, honey, rich
• Substitutes For: German melanoidin malt (1:1)
• Maltster: Riverbend Malt House, Asheville, NC
• Usage Rate: 3–8% of grain bill, up to 15% for intense malt character
• Beer Styles: Bocks, dunkels, Märzen, amber lagers, Scottish ales

Whether you're chasing the depth of a decoction-mashed lager or just want more malt presence in an amber or brown ale, Double Kilned Munich brings the melanoidin-rich character those recipes depend on, malted fresh in the Carolinas.