Premium German Dark Crystal Brewing Malt

Bring rich malt complexity and authentic German brewing character to your next beer with Weyermann Caramunich® Type 3. Produced in Bamberg, Germany, this premium crystal malt undergoes Weyermann's specialised caramelisation process, creating deep caramel flavours, toasted bread crust, biscuit notes and a full, rounded malt body.

With a colour range of 140–160 EBC, Caramunich Type 3 is ideal for adding deep amber to copper hues while contributing lasting malt richness without harsh roasted flavours. It enhances body, improves head retention and creates the complex malt backbone expected in traditional European and modern craft beer styles.

Whether you're brewing a rich Brown Ale, robust Porter, malty Märzen or a traditional English Bitter, Weyermann Caramunich Type 3 delivers exceptional flavour consistency trusted by professional breweries around the world.

Why You'll Love Weyermann Caramunich® Type 3

• Premium German crystal brewing malt
• Produced by Weyermann® in Bamberg, Germany
• Rich caramel, biscuit and toasted bread flavours
• Deepens malt complexity and body
• Improves head retention
• Creates beautiful amber to copper beer colour
• Consistent quality from one of the world's leading maltsters
• Suitable for a wide range of beer styles
• Freshly packed to order by Border Brewing

Flavour Profile

Caramunich Type 3 delivers rich, full-bodied malt flavour with pronounced caramel sweetness supported by notes of biscuit, toasted bread crust and light pastry. Unlike roasted malts, it contributes smooth malt complexity without harsh bitterness, making it ideal for beers where malt richness is the star.

Colour: Deep amber to copper

Flavour: Rich caramel, biscuit, toasted bread crust

Aroma: Caramel, pastry and malt sweetness

Body Contribution: Medium to high

Fermentability: Low

Enzyme Activity: None

Typical Beer Styles

Weyermann Caramunich Type 3 is ideal for brewing:

• English Bitter
• Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
• Brown Ale
• British Brown Ale
• American Brown Ale
• Porter
• Robust Porter
• English Porter
• Irish Stout
• Imperial Stout
• Old Ale
• Scotch Ale
• Barleywine
• Amber Ale
• Red Ale
• Märzen
• Bock
• Dunkel

These styles benefit from the malt's ability to build body, colour and rich caramel complexity.

Product Specifications

*Higher additions can be used depending on beer style and desired flavour intensity.

Brewing Tips

For most beer styles, use 3–8% of the total grain bill to build caramel flavour and body while maintaining balance.

Increase to around 10% when brewing malt-forward styles such as Brown Ales, Porters and Strong Ales for deeper colour and more pronounced caramel complexity. Weyermann recommends additions up to 10% for brewing applications.

Because Caramunich Type 3 has no enzymatic activity, it should always be mashed with well-modified base malts such as Pilsner, Pale Ale or Vienna malt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caramunich Type 3?

Caramunich Type 3 is a premium German crystal malt produced by Weyermann®. It is manufactured using a specialised caramelisation process that develops rich caramel flavours, deeper colour and enhanced malt body.

What flavours does it add?

Expect rich caramel, biscuit, toasted bread crust and pastry-like malt character with increased body and improved head retention.

What beer styles use Caramunich Type 3?

It is commonly used in English Bitters, Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, Märzen, Dunkel, Bock, Strong Ales and many malt-forward craft beers.

Is this the same as crystal malt?

Yes. Caramunich Type 3 is a German crystal (caramel) malt with a darker colour and richer flavour profile than lighter crystal malts.

Do I need to mash this malt?

Yes. Although the starches have already been converted during manufacture, Caramunich Type 3 is intended for use in mashed all grain recipes alongside enzymatic base malts.

How much should I use?

Most brewers use between 3–8% of the grain bill. For richer malt character, additions up to 10% are recommended by Weyermann.