Melanoidin Malt - Weyermann
Melanoidin Malt - Weyermann
Melanoidin Malt - Weyermann

Melanoidin Malt - Weyermann

$3.19
Weyermann Melanoidin Malt delivers rich honey and biscuit character with deep red color, making it ideal for boosting malt backbone and body in amber ales, bocks, and darker lagers.
  • Packed Fresh, To-Order
  • High aromatic malt
  • Adds rich malt backbone
  • Boosts body & head retention
  • Deep amber color
  • Perfect for amber & red ales
  • 1 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, Specialty Malt
Flavor, Pronounced honey and biscuit note
Color, Dark red
Lovibond, 23.1~30.6ºL
Moisture, 4.5%
Benefits, Enhances mouthfeel, stability & malt aroma.

Flavor Notes

Melanoidin Malt provides pronounced honey, biscuit, and toasted bread notes with subtle sweetness. It intensifies malt aroma and enhances overall richness.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds fuller body and improves foam stability. It rounds out hop bitterness and creates a smooth, structured malt backbone.

Brewing Performance

  • Color contribution of 23.1–30.6°L
  • Produces deep amber to red hues
  • Enhances malt aroma and intensity
  • Improves foam retention and stability
  • Best used as a specialty addition rather than a base malt

Its concentrated aromatic profile makes it effective even at moderate usage levels.

Best Used In:

  • Amber Ale
  • Red Ale
  • Bock
  • Amber Lager
  • Dark Lager
  • Porter
  • Strong Ale
  • American Barleywine

Melanoidin Malt is especially useful in styles that benefit from enhanced malt expression, richer color, and improved structural depth.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–20% of the grain bill depending on the desired malt intensity and color depth. Lower percentages enhance aroma, while higher percentages increase richness and red tones.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract full aromatic and color contribution.

In Extract Brewing

Melanoidin Malt can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes to add color and malt complexity.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

  • Pilsen malt
  • Vienna malt
  • Munich malt
  • Crystal malts
  • Noble hops
  • German lager yeast
  • English ale yeast
Usage Rates
Up to 20% to boost foam stability & malt aroma
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Melanoidin Malt - Weyermann
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a specialty malt used to enhance malt aroma, color, and body.

Typically 5–20% of the grain bill depending on desired malt intensity and color.

It adds honey and biscuit notes with subtle sweetness but is primarily used for aroma and depth.

Yes. It can be steeped to extract color and aromatic character.

Amber ales, red ales, bocks, and darker lagers benefit from its enhanced malt backbone and red hue.

Yes. It contributes to improved foam stability and fuller mouthfeel.

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