Carafoam Malt - Weyermann

Regular price $3.19
Weyermann Carafoam Malt delivers improved body and long-lasting head retention with minimal color or sweetness impact, making it ideal for lagers, pilsners, and light ales.
  • Packed Fresh, To-Order
  • Dextrin malt for foam stability
  • Improves head retention
  • Adds smooth body & mouthfeel
  • Low impact on color & sweetnessIdeal for lagers & light ales
  • 1 lb ships in our resealable pouch. 2+ lb comes in a stay fresh heat-sealed bag.
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Lovibond
Lovibond refers to a scale used to measure the color of malt, wort, and beer. It's a visual method, comparing a sample to a series of colored glass discs or color charts. The scale is still widely used, especially for describing the color of malts, and is closely related to the Standard Reference Method (SRM) for measuring beer color. 
Scale from 10°-120°
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Malt Style, Base Malt, Specialty Malt, Caramel Crystal Malt
Flavor, Malty sweet, light caramel
Color, Light
Lovibond, 1.4~2.9ºL
Benefits, Adds body & long-lasting head retention.

Flavor Notes

Carafoam provides subtle malty sweetness with very light caramel character. Its flavor impact is minimal, making it suitable for delicate or pale beer styles.

Mouthfeel Impact

Enhances body and smoothness while maintaining a clean finish. It strengthens foam formation and improves head retention and lacing.

Brewing Performance

  • Very light color contribution (1.4–2.9°L)
  • Adds dextrins for improved body
  • Supports long-lasting foam stability
  • Minimal impact on sweetness
  • Suitable for light, crisp, and alcohol-reduced styles

Carafoam is especially useful in beers that tend to finish thin or require improved foam structure.

Best Used In:

  • Pale Lager
  • Pilsner
  • Strong Lager
  • Pale Ale
  • IPA
  • Wheat Beer
  • Alcohol-reduced beer
  • Alcohol-free beer

Carafoam is commonly used in pale and balanced styles where body and foam quality are important without increasing sweetness or color.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–10% of the grain bill to enhance body and head retention without altering color or flavor significantly.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to support foam stability and improve mouthfeel.

In Extract Brewing

Carafoam can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes prior to the boil to extract dextrins that improve body and foam retention.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

  • Pilsner malt
  • 2-Row malt
  • Vienna malt
  • Wheat malt
  • Noble hops
  • Clean lager yeast
  • Neutral ale yeast
Usage Rates
5-10% in a variety of beers to improve body & head retention
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Carafoam is a dextrin-style specialty malt used alongside a base malt.

Yes. Carafoam can be steeped to extract dextrins that enhance body and foam retention.

Typically 5–10% of the grain bill is sufficient to improve body and head stability.

It adds minimal sweetness and primarily contributes body and foam support.

No. With a Lovibond range of 1.4–2.9°L, it has very little impact on beer color.

Use it in beers that need improved mouthfeel or stronger head retention without increasing malt intensity.

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