Briess Lighthouse™ Munich Malt

Briess Lighthouse Munich Malt shines a light on malt complexity, offering a clean, bold bready flavor complemented by notes of pretzel, nutty sweetness, and honey. Produced from AMBA/BMBRI recommended 2-row barley varieties, this European-style light Munich malt is carefully kilned to preserve high enzymatic activity, supporting flexible brewing applications across a wide range of styles.

At just 6 SRM, Lighthouse Munich delivers all the rich, malty character you expect from a Munich malt, but with a lighter color impact—perfect for building depth in traditional and modern beer styles without overwhelming intensity.

Lighthouse Munich Malt Flavor Profile:

Briess Lighthouse Munich brings bright, layered malt character to your brews:

• Bold Bready Character: Deep, rich bread-crust notes
• Pretzel and Nutty Undertones: Toasted complexity with a touch of sweetness
• Hints of Honey: Subtle natural sweetness for added depth

A malt designed to support both delicate and bold flavor profiles in a variety of beers.

Lighthouse Munich Malt Color & Lovibond:

• Lovibond: 6°L
• Color Range: Dark yellow to light orange hues

Lighthouse Munich Malt Usage:

Use at up to 100% of the grain bill for golden to darker beers where rich kilned malt flavors are desired. Add at 10–20% for layering background malt flavors and complexity in lighter or specialty styles.

Lighthouse Munich Malt Beer Styles:

Briess Lighthouse Munich Malt is an excellent choice for:

• Vienna Lagers: Enhances body and bready malt complexity
• Bocks and Dunkels: Deepens malt character with subtle richness
• Oktoberfest and Märzen: Adds smooth malt sweetness and golden hue
• Amber Ales and Lagers: Balances sweetness and color beautifully
• Belgian Ales: Builds complexity in darker or barrel-aged styles
• Modern IPAs: Adds a malty backbone without overshadowing hop flavor

Whether you're brewing a traditional lager or pushing the boundaries with a malty IPA, Lighthouse Munich Malt lights the way to richer, fuller beer flavor.

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