Premium German Crystal Brewing Malt

Create beautifully balanced malt-forward beers with Weyermann Caramunich® Type 1, a premium German crystal malt produced in Bamberg, Germany. Manufactured using Weyermann's specialised caramelisation process, this malt develops smooth caramel sweetness, honey-like notes and delicate biscuit character while enhancing body, colour and head retention.

With a colour range of 80–100 EBC, Caramunich Type 1 adds brilliant golden amber to light copper hues without overpowering the base malt profile. It is ideal for brewers looking to build malt complexity while maintaining excellent drinkability across a wide range of traditional and modern beer styles.

Trusted by professional breweries worldwide, Weyermann Caramunich Type 1 delivers the consistency and quality expected from one of Germany's most respected maltsters.

Why You'll Love Weyermann Caramunich® Type 1

• Premium German crystal brewing malt
• Produced by Weyermann® in Bamberg, Germany
• Smooth caramel, honey and biscuit flavours
• Enhances body and mouthfeel
• Improves foam stability and head retention
• Creates beautiful golden amber to light copper beer colour
• Consistent quality trusted by professional breweries
• Suitable for a wide range of beer styles
• Freshly packed to order by Border Brewing

Flavour Profile

Caramunich Type 1 delivers smooth caramel sweetness supported by light honey, biscuit and toasted bread flavours. It builds malt richness without excessive sweetness, making it an excellent choice when subtle caramel complexity is desired.

Unlike darker crystal malts, Caramunich Type 1 provides a softer malt profile while still improving body, mouthfeel and head retention.

Colour: Golden amber to light copper

Flavour: Caramel, honey, biscuit and light toasted bread

Aroma: Sweet caramel, honey and fresh baked bread

Body Contribution: Medium

Fermentability: Low

Enzyme Activity: None

Typical Beer Styles

Weyermann Caramunich Type 1 is ideal for brewing:

• German Pilsner
• Helles
• Märzen
• Vienna Lager
• Festbier
• Amber Lager
• Kölsch
• Blonde Ale
• Pale Ale
• English Bitter
• Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
• Brown Ale
• Belgian Blonde Ale
• Belgian Dubbel
• Wheat Beer

These styles benefit from Caramunich Type 1's smooth caramel sweetness, enhanced body and improved foam stability.

Product Specifications

Brewing Tips

For most beer styles, use 3–8% of the total grain bill to enhance malt flavour, improve body and increase head retention without dominating the beer.

Increase additions to around 10% when brewing malt-forward lagers, Belgian ales or English styles where greater caramel complexity is desired.

Because Caramunich Type 1 contains no enzymatic activity, it should always be mashed alongside quality base malts such as Pilsner, Pale Ale or Vienna malt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caramunich Type 1?

Caramunich Type 1 is a premium German crystal malt produced by Weyermann®. It is manufactured using a specialised caramelisation process that develops smooth caramel flavour, honey notes and enhanced malt body.

What flavours does it add?

Expect gentle caramel sweetness, honey, biscuit and light toasted bread flavours with increased body and improved head retention.

What beer styles use Caramunich Type 1?

It is commonly used in German lagers, English ales, Belgian ales, Amber Lagers, Märzen, Blonde Ales, Brown Ales and Wheat Beers.

Is this the same as crystal malt?

Yes. Caramunich Type 1 is a German crystal (caramel) malt offering lighter caramel flavour and colour than darker crystal malts.

Do I need to mash this malt?

Yes. Although Caramunich Type 1 has already undergone starch conversion during production, it should always be mashed together with enzymatic base malts.

How much should I use?

Most brewers use 3–8% of the total grain bill. Up to 10% can be used when more caramel flavour, colour and body are desired.