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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Small Saison

Well its been quite a while since I have brewed an all grain, but I need to get the kegs filled. Had some ingredients in the fridge from the last beer I had planned, so we just needed a few things.

This Saison was a bit bigger when I wrote it up, but I think a nice, light easy drinking 4ish % is in order.

  • Small Saison
  • 8lbs 2 row
  • 1lb white wheat
  • 4oz carapils
  • .75oz Target hops @ 60
  • 1oz Saaz @ 5
  • .25 Target @ FO
  • Belle Saison Yeast
  • Mash 155

With a fairly low OG of 1.044 and this yeast, figured I’d mash just a bit higher this time. Anyway, thats it. I’m not adding anything to this.