Carafa Special I Malt (Weyermann)

Carafa Special Type 1: Unique Dark Malt for Exceptional Brews

Carafa Special Type 1 is a roasted malt produced by the renowned German maltster Weyermann.

Made from de-husked barley malt this dark to extremely dark malt offers unique brewing properties compared to other roasted malts.

Brewers value its ability to contribute deep colour and subtle roasted notes to beer while minimizing the harsh, bitter flavours.

This makes it a popular choice for crafting complex, dark beers with balanced flavour profiles.

Key Features

• Rich Colour: EBC range of 800-1000, providing an intense dark hue.
• Smooth Flavour: Imparts fine roast aroma with notes of coffee, cacao, and dark chocolate, without excessive bitterness or astringency.
• Huskless Malt: Reduces astringency and bitterness compared to other dark malts.

Malt Specifications

• Colour: 800-1000 EBC
• Usage: Up to 5% of grain bill
• Origin: Germany
• Grain Type: Roasted Malt
• Malt Substitutes: Black Malt, Chocolate Malt

Beer Styles

Here are a few suggestions for beer styles that work well with this malt, but are not limited to:

• Stout
• Porter
• Dark Lager
• Schwarzbier
• Black IPA
• Smoked Beer

Weyermann Carafa Special Type 1 is available in bags of 500g & 3kg, subject to current stock levels. .