{"product_id":"melanoidin-malt","title":"Melanoidin Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich Malt Intensity • Decoction-Style Depth • Warm Amber Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanoidin Malt is a German specialty malt prized for delivering the deep, rounded maltiness traditionally achieved only through labor-intensive decoction mashing. Loaded with melanoidins — the flavor and aroma compounds created during intense kilning — it brings rich malt character, honey-like sweetness, and a smooth, full finish to any recipe with a single infusion mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a color rating of 28 °Lovibond and a solid 35 PPG of extract, Melanoidin Malt contributes warm amber-to-red hues alongside its signature flavor, making it as useful for appearance as it is for depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense, rich malt character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney-like sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread crust and biscuit depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, rounded mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm amber-red color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt modest levels, Melanoidin Malt quietly amplifies the malt backbone of a beer. Larger additions push it toward the bold, bready intensity of a classic decoction-mashed lager, so scale it to the malt presence the style demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanoidin Malt is a staple ingredient in many malt-forward styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoppelbock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScottish Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish Red Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a convenient shortcut for brewers who want decoction-style richness without the extended brew day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelanoidin Malt is typically used at 5–15% of the total grain bill. Lower percentages add subtle malt depth and color, while higher percentages create the assertive, rich maltiness that defines bocks and other strong lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with Munich or Vienna malt for layered malt complexity, or add a small amount to red ales to deepen both flavor and hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPG (Points Per Pound Per Gallon): 35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 28 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Rich malt, honey, bread crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 5–15% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Bocks, dunkels, ambers, Scottish and red ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a doppelbock, rounding out a red ale, or chasing authentic decoction character the easy way, Melanoidin Malt delivers the rich malt depth that defines the world's great malt-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064916463814,"sku":null,"price":0.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064916496582,"sku":null,"price":1.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930632118470,"sku":null,"price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935196733638,"sku":null,"price":17.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933723156678,"sku":null,"price":36.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/melanoidin-malt.png?v=1781146112","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/melanoidin-malt","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}