Carapils Malt - Weyermann

Carapils® Malt – Weyermann

A light dextrin malt from Weyermann, made from high-quality German brewing barley. Carapils increases body, foam retention, and mouthfeel without changing flavour or colour in the final beer — the go-to malt for improving head stability and rounding out thin or highly attenuated recipes. Low enzyme activity means it supports structure without affecting mash performance.

Use at 5–10% in standard recipes to boost foam and body without impacting colour or taste. In alcohol-free recipes, increase up to 40% to regain lost body and foam where fermentation is limited.

Technical details

• Colour: 2.5–6.5 EBC
• Flavour: Malty-sweet, hint of light caramel — neutral in practice
• Usage: 5–10% standard; up to 40% in alcohol-reduced beers
• Best for: Pilsner, Kölsch, Session IPA, Modern Lager, Alcohol-Free, Wheat Beer, Gose
• Substitutes: Weyermann Carafoam (essentially equivalent), Dextrin Malt, Chit Malt

Brewer's notes

Carapils is your best fix for beers that finish too thin or lack head. It adds body and texture while staying neutral in both taste and appearance — useful when a recipe needs fullness but you don't want to affect clarity, colour, or hop balance.