I have about 4-5# each of Weyerman Melanoidin and Breiss Victory Malt that I got for recipes that I don’t plan to brew again… what styles of beers could I “hide” 8oz or a pound of these in… could I, for instance, replace 8 oz of pale malt with 8oz of melanoidin in a red ale or amber ale… or slip some victory into a brown ale? Any other suggestions?
Why not? Certainly doesnt hurt to try it out. May turn out good!
Victory in a Brown is yummy. Toasty nutty flavors.
Melanoidin gives a very red color and instensifies maltiness. Good in Scottish beers and bocks too!
Well in general that may be true but I have heard bad things about too much melanoidin (words like “meaty” and “brothy”) so I am wondering if there is some sort of upper limit.
I haven’t used much melanoidin malt, but I usually put 8 oz of victory in all of my hoppy american beers.
This is true. I personally have gone up to a half pound per 5 gallon batch and enjoyed the results in certain beer styles.