Next up in the Quick Hit ingredient Profile series is one of the most stylistically versatile, and probably my most favorite or at least most used grains….
Maris Otter
Munich Malt
When talking about brewing German beers, one of the first grains that come to mind is Munich Malt. Oh but Munich is not just for German style beers. Its malty goodness can provide flavor for any number of styles.
What is Munich Malt anyway? A 2 row and sometimes 6 row base malt that is kilned slightly different than your normal Pilsner and other 2 row malts. While most malts are dried to very low moisture points before the kilning process begins, Munich keeps a higher moisture point before the heat is applied. Kinda sorta like a crystal malt,, but not as extreme.
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Short notice for a Homebrew Contest. Its five (5) weeks till drop off deadline. Thats not much time. I rarely even look at a fermenter at only five weeks. But there are a few styles that I have confidence in that I can push out in 5 weeks and still get MY stamp of approval.
9stripe Brewing 