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CaraDex — AMSAT Character Malts

AMSAT Character Malts

Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.

Maker
AMSAT Character Malts
Origin
Australia
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
2.3 °L (5.0 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
70.0 %
Moisture
6.0 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
10 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

A dextrin malt made in a drum roaster rather than a kiln, at 3–7 EBC. It adds body, mouthfeel and foam with almost no color or flavor, typically at 5–10 %.