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Fermentable

Malted Amaranth — Generic

Generic

Representative The maker publishes no figures for this product, so these are class-typical values instead.

Maker
Generic
Origin
Various
Type
kilned-toasted
Malt class
munich-vienna
Color
7.0 °L (17.4 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
66.0 %
Moisture
9.0 %
Diastatic power
10 °Lintner
Suggested max
20 % of grist
Needs mashing
Yes

Description

Peppery and malty with a distinct earthiness, and a tiny seed that behaves in the mash more like flour than grain. Used in small proportions for the flavor and the protein it lends the head.