Melanoidin — 2025 Malt Experiment #3

Billy from GamnDood Brewing chose melanoidin, the malt famous for faking a decoction mash. In this amber ale — built on two-row with Caramel 60, Munich, and a touch of Victory — the melanoidin accents the Munich beautifully and brings a distinct honey note. The review's description: like putting honey on bread.

It pours a bit lighter than the intentionally darkened entries, exactly as melanoidin's gentle amber contribution would predict. And it continues a series-long tradition: every beer Billy ships turns out to be really good, and this one sent the reviewers back for seconds on camera.