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BEST Caramel Pils — Bestmalz

Bestmalz

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

Maker
Bestmalz
Origin
Germany
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
2.3 °L (5.0 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

The palest caramel malt in the range, stewed for body and foam rather than for color. It thickens a pilsner or a light beer without moving the color, which is exactly what a low-alcohol grist usually needs.