Caramalt (Crisp Maltings)
Crisp Caramalt - Sweet Touch to Your Brew
Caramalt, also known as Cara Malt, is a variety of crystal malt used in the brewing of beer, cherished for its distinct sweetness and minimal colour influence. With flavours of sweet caramel, mild toffee, and malty notes, caramalt can be used in various styles of beers to enhance colour, mouthfeel, and sweetness.
Flavour & Aroma: English Caramalt boasts a sweetness greater than other Crystal Malts, without harsh nutty or roasted flavours. Expect sweet caramel, mild toffee, and a malty backbone.
Colour: With an EBC range of 25.0 - 42.0, Cara malt provides colour enhancement without dominating the beer's appearance.
Beer Styles: Ideal for Lagers, Extra Pale Ales, Golden Ales, Brown Ales, Wheat Beer & Bock, and Low Alcohol beers.
Improved Characteristics: Popular for production of lagers, Caramalt improves body, foam retention, and stability, with little colour impact. It's widely used to boost flavour and character without altering colour significantly.
Low Alcohol Compatibility: A common constituent in low-alcohol beers, it brings body and sweetness without heavy colouring.
Malt Substitutes: While Crisp Caramalt offers a unique sweetness and colour, if you're considering alternatives, these substitutes can be explored:
- CaraHell: Adds light caramel flavours with minimal colour alteration.
- CaraPils: Improves body and head retention without changing flavour or colour notably.
- CaraBelge: Introduces richer caramel notes and a touch of colour.
- Light Crystal: Provides sweetness akin to Caramalt but with a slightly darker hue.
- Caramel Pils: Boosts body and imparts a gentle caramel sweetness.
- Cara Gold: Known for its golden hue and fruity, toffee flavour notes.
Each substitute offers its own unique contributions, so selection should be based on your brewing goals and desired outcomes.
- Colour EBC: 25.0 - 42.0
- Tasting: Sweet Caramel, Mild Toffee, Malty
- Usage: Up to 15%
- Beer Styles: Lagers, Extra Pale Ales, Golden Ales, Brown Ales, Wheat Beer & Bock, Low Alcohol
Embrace the sweeter side of brewing with Caramalt's delicious influence. Enhance mouthfeel, body, and sweetness without compromising on appearance or style.
Available in various packaging sizes depending on current stock.