CaraRed Malt - Weyermann
CaraRed Malt - Weyermann
CaraRed Malt - Weyermann

CaraRed Malt - Weyermann

$3.49
Weyermann CaraRed Malt delivers malty-sweet honey and pastry notes alongside warm amber-red color, making it the go-to caramel malt for red ales, amber lagers, and any style where rich, stable malt character defines the profile.
  • Packed Fresh, To-Order
  • Specialty caramel malt, 15–23°L (amber to reddish copper)
  • Malty-sweet with honey and pastry notes
  • Intensifies and stabilizes beer color
  • Combine with Melanoidin malt for deeper red color
  • Use up to 25% of grain bill
  • 1 lb in resealable pouch; 2+ lb in stay-fresh heat-sealed bag
Choose from Milled or Unmilled
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, Caramel Crystal Malt
Flavor, Malty sweet, honey and pastry notes
Color, Amber to reddish copper
Lovibond, 15.5~23.1°L
Moisture, 8%
Benefits, Intensifies and stabilizes color, adds malt complexity and honey-pastry sweetness

Flavor Notes

CaraRed offers malty-sweet flavor with noticeable notes of honey and pastry, giving it a character that is richer and more layered than standard crystal malts. There is no harsh roast or bitterness — just clean malt complexity.

Mouthfeel Impact

CaraRed adds body and mouthfeel alongside its color and flavor contributions. It stabilizes the overall taste profile, contributing to a smooth, cohesive finish even in higher-attenuation beers.

Brewing Performance

  • Amber to reddish copper color (15–23°L)
  • Honey and pastry sweetness with stable malt profile
  • Combine with Melanoidin malt for deeper red
  • Use up to 25% of grain bill
  • Suitable for ales and lagers alike

CaraRed is a go-to malt for any brewer seeking reliable color development and malt complexity in red and amber-forward styles.

Best Used In:

  • Red IPA
  • American Amber Ale
  • Irish Red Ale
  • Scottish Ale
  • Vienna Lager
  • Helles Bock
  • Flanders Red Ale
  • Baltic Porter
  • American Pale Ale

CaraRed brings warm color and malt complexity to red and amber-colored styles, where its honey and pastry sweetness complement malt-forward hop profiles. It stabilizes the flavor profile in styles that depend on rich, consistent malt character across fermentation and conditioning.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use up to 25% of the grain bill for amber-red color and layered malt complexity. Pair with Melanoidin malt for a deeper red hue. Mash at standard saccharification temperatures.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash at 10–20% to develop malt depth and warm color without full grain-bill conversion.

In Extract Brewing

Steep at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes prior to the boil to extract color and sweet malt character.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

  • Pilsner, 2-Row, or Maris Otter base malt
  • Melanoidin malt (for deeper red color)
  • Munich malt (for malt roundness)
  • English or American ale yeast
  • Earthy or citrus hops
Usage Rates
Up to 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CaraRed is specifically engineered for red and amber color with a malty-sweet, honey, and pastry flavor profile — making it ideal for styles where warm copper-red color and nuanced sweetness define the beer.

Weyermann recommends combining CaraRed with Melanoidin malt for a richer red hue and more layered malt character.

Up to 25% of the grain bill, depending on desired color intensity and malt complexity.

Red IPA, Irish Red Ale, American Amber Ale, Vienna Lager, Scottish Ale, Flanders Red Ale, and Bock are all excellent applications.

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