Caramunich Type 2 Malt - Weyermann

Regular price $3.19
Weyermann Caramunich Type 2 Malt delivers deep caramel and toffee sweetness with rich amber color, making it ideal for amber ales, bocks, dunkels, and malt-forward lagers.
  • Packed Fresh, To-Order
  • Medium crystal caramel malt
  • Deep caramel & toffee flavors
  • Adds rich amber hue
  • Builds body & malt sweetness
  • Perfect for ambers, bocks & dunkels1 lb ships in our resealable pouch. 2+ lb comes in a stay fresh heat-sealed bag.
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Lovibond
Lovibond refers to a scale used to measure the color of malt, wort, and beer. It's a visual method, comparing a sample to a series of colored glass discs or color charts. The scale is still widely used, especially for describing the color of malts, and is closely related to the Standard Reference Method (SRM) for measuring beer color. 
Scale from 10°-120°
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Malt Style, Caramel Crystal Malt
Flavor, Pronounced caramel aroma with pastry notes
Color, Amber to dark copper
Lovibond, 41.9~49.5ºL
Moisture, 8%
Benefits, Adds depth, color, and residual sweetness.

Flavor Notes

Caramunich Type 2 provides pronounced caramel aroma with layered toffee and subtle pastry-like biscuit notes. It enhances malt richness without adding harsh roasted character.

Mouthfeel Impact

As a medium crystal malt, it increases body and contributes smooth residual sweetness. It helps create a round, fuller mouthfeel while maintaining balance in both amber and darker styles.

Brewing Performance

  • Adds amber to deep copper color
  • Contributes unfermentable sugars for body
  • Enhances malt aroma through fermentation
  • Builds sweetness without overwhelming base malts
  • Ideal for reinforcing malt backbone in balanced beers

With a Lovibond range of 41.9–49.5°L, it delivers noticeable color impact and depth while remaining versatile in grain bills.

Best Used In:

  • Amber Ale
  • Brown Ale
  • Bock
  • Dunkel
  • Amber Lager
  • Dark Lager
  • Strong Ale
  • Porter
  • Stout

Caramunich Type 2 is especially effective in malt-forward German and American styles. Used in moderation, it enhances complexity and balance without overpowering hops or base malt character.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use up to 10% of the total grain bill to add caramel depth, color, and sweetness. Higher percentages may increase residual sweetness significantly.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to enhance body and malt aroma while maintaining proper enzymatic conversion from base malts.

In Extract Brewing

Caramunich Type 2 can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes prior to the boil. Remove grains before heating to a full boil.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

  • Pilsner malt
  • Vienna malt
  • Munich malt
  • Noble hops
  • German lager yeast
  • English ale yeast
Usage Rates
Up to 10% in a variety of beers to add malt complexity & color
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a crystal (caramel) malt and should be used alongside base malts for proper conversion.

Yes. As a crystal malt, it can be steeped at 150–170°F to extract flavor, color, and sweetness.

Typically up to 10% of the grain bill. Using more may result in excessive sweetness and heavier body.

Type 2 is darker and provides deeper caramel and toffee notes compared to the lighter sweetness of Type 1.

Yes. It contributes residual sweetness due to unfermentable sugars created during the crystal malting process.

Yes. It can add malt balance and caramel depth in traditional or malt-forward IPAs when used in moderation.

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