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BEST Caramel Aromatic — Bestmalz

Bestmalz

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

Maker
Bestmalz
Origin
Germany
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
19.5 °L (50.5 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
75.0 %
Moisture
4.5 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
50 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

A mid-color caramel malt where toffee and caramel start to lead rather than accompany. It suits wheat beers, bock and porter, and it darkens a beer noticeably at rates above about 10 %.