Malt Color Ranges
Malt Type | Color *Lovibond |
Pilsner | 1.5 - 2.5 |
Pale | 2.0 - 3.5 |
Pale Ale | 2.0 - 4.0 |
Vienna | 4.0 - 6.0 |
Munich | 5 - 10 |
Caramel | 10 -120 |
Amber | 5 - 40 |
Chocolate | 200 - 500 |
Black | 400 - 600 |
Roasted Barley | 300 - 800 |
Malt Type | Color *Lovibond |
Pilsner | 1.5 - 2.5 |
Pale | 2.0 - 3.5 |
Pale Ale | 2.0 - 4.0 |
Vienna | 4.0 - 6.0 |
Munich | 5 - 10 |
Caramel | 10 -120 |
Amber | 5 - 40 |
Chocolate | 200 - 500 |
Black | 400 - 600 |
Roasted Barley | 300 - 800 |
Barley Breeding Program
Montana State University
119 Plant Bioscience
Bozeman, MT 59717-3150
Program Director - Barley Breeder:
Jamie Sherman
[email protected]
Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab Director:
Hannah Uhlmann
[email protected]
Field/Seed Lab Manager:
Greg Lutgen
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