Caramel 20L Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Caramel Malt (Roasted)
Flavor, Candy like sweetness and mild caramel
Color, Golden to light amber
Lovibond, 20º
Moisture, 6%
Yield on Grind, 76%
Benefits, Adds foam stability, subtle sweetness, smooth body

Flavor Notes

Provides mild caramel sweetness with light toffee and candy-like character. Subtle enough to support lighter styles without overpowering base malts.

Mouthfeel Impact

Enhances smooth body and improves foam stability. Contributes balanced sweetness and rounded structure.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 20°L
• Produces golden to light amber hues
• Adds gentle caramel complexity
• Improves head retention
• Best used as a specialty addition

Caramel 20L Malt builds depth and smooth sweetness while maintaining balance in lighter beers.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 3–7% for subtle sweetness in lighter styles. Use 5–15% to increase body and caramel depth in ales and lagers.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract full flavor and color contribution.

In Extract Brewing

Caramel 20L Malt can be steeped at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes to extract flavor and color.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Pilsner malt
• Munich malt
• Vienna malt
• American hop varieties
• Lager yeast
• Clean ale yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caramel 20L a base malt?

No. It is a specialty caramel malt used to enhance sweetness and color.

How much Caramel 20L Malt should I use?

Typically 3–15% depending on desired sweetness and body.

What flavors does Caramel 20L add?

It adds mild caramel and candy-like sweetness with light toffee notes.

Can I steep Caramel 20L Malt?

Yes. It can be steeped to extract flavor and color.

Will Caramel 20L make my beer too sweet?

When used moderately, it adds balanced sweetness without overpowering the base malt.

What styles benefit most from Caramel 20L?

Pale ales, blonde ales, golden lagers, and cream ales benefit most from its smooth caramel depth.

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