Caramel 40L Malt - Briess

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Caramel Malt (Roasted)
Flavor, Sweet caramel & toffee
Color, Deep gold to amber
Lovibond, 40º
Moisture, 5.5%
Yield on Grind, 77%
Benefits, Adds caramel depth, foam support & balanced sweetness

Flavor Notes

Provides smooth caramel and toffee character with balanced sweetness. Adds depth without overpowering hop character or base malt flavor.

Mouthfeel Impact

Enhances body and foam stability while contributing rounded malt structure and a smoother finish.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of 40°L
• Produces deep gold to amber hues
• Adds caramel sweetness and malt depth
• Improves foam support and body
• Best used as a specialty caramel addition

Caramel 40L Malt builds color and balanced sweetness in both ales and lagers.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–15% of the grain bill for caramel depth and amber color. Lower percentages provide balance, while higher percentages increase sweetness and body.

In Partial Mash Brewing

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

In Extract Brewing

Caramel 40L Malt can be steeped to extract sweetness and color.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Munich malt
• Vienna malt
• Maris Otter
• English ale yeast
• German lager yeast
• Noble hops

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caramel 40L Malt?

Caramel 40L Malt is a roasted caramel malt used to add amber color, caramel sweetness, and malt depth to beer.

How much Caramel 40L Malt should I use?

Typically 5–15% of the grain bill depending on desired sweetness and color intensity.

Does Caramel 40L add sweetness?

Yes. It contributes smooth caramel and toffee sweetness.

Can I steep Caramel 40L Malt?

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

What styles benefit most from Caramel 40L?

Amber ales, Irish reds, bocks, bitters, porters, and Vienna lagers benefit most from its balanced caramel character.

Will this malt darken my beer significantly?

At 40°L it adds noticeable deep gold to amber color, especially at higher usage rates.

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