{"product_id":"weyermann-caramunich-type-3-140-160-ebc","title":"Weyermann CaraMunich Type 3 140-160 EBC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product_section\" id=\"descriptionSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeyermann CaraMunich Type 3 is the darkest member of Weyermann's renowned CaraMunich family — a German caramel malt kilned to a deep 140–160 EBC, delivering intense caramel richness, dark toffee, and warm bready depth to the malt-forward styles that define Bavarian and continental brewing. Produced by Weyermann Malzfabrik in Bamberg using their traditional drum-roasting process, CaraMunich Type 3 is the caramel malt brewers reach for when the beer needs genuine malt gravity — colour, body, aroma, and flavour intensity in a single addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat distinguishes CaraMunich Type 3 from lighter caramel malts — including its Type 1 and Type 2 siblings — is the depth its higher kilning level develops. Where light crystal malts contribute simple sweetness, Type 3 brings a layered profile of dark caramel, toffee, and biscuit with distinct notes of dried fruit and a warm, almost roasty edge that stops well short of actual roast bitterness. The caramelisation process converts starches into unfermentable sugars within the kernel, so those flavours carry through fermentation intact — building residual body, a fuller mouthfeel, and improved head retention while deepening colour toward rich amber, copper, and brown. It's the malt that gives a Dunkel its depth, a Bock its chewy centre, and a Belgian Dubbel its dark-fruit undertone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 140–160 EBC, meaningful additions go a long way: even 5% of the grain bill contributes visible colour and unmistakable caramel presence, while additions toward the upper usage range anchor the entire malt profile of intensely malty styles. As with all caramel malts, CaraMunich Type 3 requires no mashing conversion of its own — its sugars are pre-converted — making it equally effective in all-grain brewing and as a steeping malt for extract brewers adding genuine malt complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrushed or uncrushed malt Available crushed or uncrushed. Crushed malt should be used within 2–3 weeks for optimal freshness. Uncrushed malt retains full freshness for significantly longer when stored in a cool, dry environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense dark caramel and toffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm bready and biscuit depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried fruit notes (raisin, plum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich amber to copper-brown colour contribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLager: Munich Dunkel, Bock, Doppelbock, Märzen, Schwarzbier Ale: Belgian Dubbel, Brown Ale, Altbier, Scottish Ale, Old Ale Dark: Porter, Stout, Baltic Porter Specialty: Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Christmas and winter ales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical usage rate: up to 10% of the grain bill alongside a Pilsner, Pale Ale, or Munich base malt. Suitable for steeping in extract brewing — no mash conversion required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Weyermann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Caramel malt — CaraMunich family, Type 3 (darkest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: 140–160 EBC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Germany (Bamberg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversion: Pre-converted — suitable for steeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: Dark caramel character, colour, body, head retention, malt-forward styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weyermann","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":57447090913655,"sku":null,"price":1.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":57447090946423,"sku":null,"price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6578\/9303\/files\/IMG-5212.png?v=1776618329","url":"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/weyermann-caramunich-type-3-140-160-ebc","provider":"CraftBrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}