{"product_id":"munich-malt","title":"Munich Malt - Riverbend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Malty Richness • Toasty Bread-Crust Character • The Heart of German Lagers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunich Malt is the definitive malt-forward base grain, prized for the deep, toasty, bread-crust richness it brings to amber and dark German lagers. Kilned warmer than pale base malts, it develops layers of melanoidin flavor while retaining enough enzymes to convert itself — meaning it can serve as anywhere from an accent to the entire grain bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an extract potential of 35 PPG and a color of 9 °Lovibond, Munich Malt brews a beautiful amber-gold and carries serious malt flavor per pound. It adds richness and color without the sweetness of crystal malt, keeping beers malty yet dry and drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, intense malty depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasty bread-crust flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm melanoidin complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle toffee-tinged aroma without crystal sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber-gold color contribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 10–20% of the grain bill Munich adds a warm malty accent to pale beers; at 50% it defines a Märzen; and at up to 100% it builds the deep, bready intensity of a classic Dunkel — all while finishing clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunich Malt is a staple ingredient in many malt-forward beer styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen \/ Oktoberfest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBock and Doppelbock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also a favorite secret weapon in IPAs and pale ales, where a modest addition gives the malt backbone enough presence to balance aggressive hopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunich Malt is typically used at 10–100% of the grain bill. Lower percentages lend toasty warmth and color to pale styles, while larger shares — up to the entire grain bill — create the rich, bready intensity of traditional German dark lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor balanced depth, split the base between Munich and Pilsner malt; the Pilsner keeps the finish crisp while Munich supplies the malty heart.\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: 9 °Lovibond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Malty, toasty, bread crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage Rate: 10–100% of grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Märzens, dunkels, bocks, altbiers, ambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting an authentic Oktoberfest, a deep Munich dunkel, or simply giving your pale ale a richer backbone, Munich Malt delivers the toasty, bread-crust character that defines malt-forward brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064916529350,"sku":null,"price":0.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064916562118,"sku":null,"price":1.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45930630742214,"sku":null,"price":2.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45935196078278,"sku":null,"price":11.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":45933719814342,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/munich-malt.png?v=1781146068","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/munich-malt","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}