This malt comes in several varieties, and the type you choose depends on the style of beer you're going for. The numbers represent the Lovibond scale; the higher the number, the darker the malt, and thus the resulting beer will generally also come out darker in color and richer in flavor.
We've condensed these choices into one listing for your convenience. If you have any questions or would like advice on brewing, please don't hesitate to contact us!
- 15°L is a light caramel malt that produces light golden hues, and has a mellow, candy like sweetness and a subtle flavor similar to spun sugar. It will contribute more flavor than a carapils, but not as much as darker caramel malts. Use 3-15% for enhanced body and foam stability with a subtle color and flavor contribution. 15°L
- 30°L is a light caramel malt that produces golden hues, and has a mellow sweetness and a mild toffee flavor. It will contribute more flavor than a carapils, but not as much as darker caramel malts. Use 3-15% for enhanced body and foam stability with a mild color and flavor contribution. 30°L
- 40°L is a popular and verstaile medium caramel malt that will contribute rich golden hues and smooth flavors of sweet toffee and caramel. Use 3-15% in many beer styles to enhance the body, foam stability, color, and flavor of your beer. 40°L
- 60°L is a widely used, versatile, medium crystal malt that will contribute a rich sweetness, and pleasant toasted bread and pronounced, full caramel flavor with a light reddish hue. Use 3-15% in numerous beer styles for enhanced body and foam stability as well as additional flavor and color. 60°L
- 80°L is a medium dark crystal malt with a deep reddish hue and pronounced flavors of dark caramel with hints of raisin. A great caramel malt for many styles (especially red ales), use 3-15% for enhanced body, foam stability, color, and flavor. 80°L
- 120°L is a very dark caramel malt that contributes deep red color and pronounced caramel, burnt sugar, raisin, and prune flavor. 120°L