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Caramel Malt 400 — Viking Malt

Viking Malt

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

Maker
Viking Malt
Origin
Finland
Type
crystal-caramel
Malt class
crystal
Color
151.4 °L (400.0 EBC)
Extract, fine-grind dry basis
68.0 %
Moisture
6.0 %
Diastatic power
0 °Lintner
Suggested max
5 % of grist
Needs mashing
No — can be steeped

Description

Stewed as far as a caramel malt usefully goes, with the burnt-sugar bitterness of a light roast and none of its ash. One to three percent for color and a dry, dark sweetness.