What is Caramel 80L Malt?

Caramel 80L Malt is a roasted caramel malt used to add deep red color, caramel sweetness, and malt complexity to beer.

How much Caramel 80L Malt should I use?

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

Does Caramel 80L add sweetness?

Yes. It contributes caramel, toffee, burnt sugar, and mild raisin notes.

Can I steep Caramel 80L Malt?

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

What styles benefit most from Caramel 80L?

Porters, stouts, doppelbocks, strong ales, barleywines, and dark lagers benefit most from its caramel depth and red color.

Will this malt darken my beer significantly?

At 80°L it adds noticeable deep amber to red color, especially at higher usage rates.

Cherrywood Smoked Malt - Briess

$3.99

Choose from Milled or Unmilled

1 Lb Unmilled Cherrywood Smoked Malt

1 Lb Milled Cherrywood Smoked Malt

Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Specialty Malt
Flavor, Pronounced smoke, subtle fruity, malty sweet,
smooth, clean
Color, Light gold
Lovibond, 4.3º
Moisture, 6%
Yield on Grind, 80%
Benefits, Adds smoky complexity with subtle fruity sweetness, smooth and clean

Flavor Notes

Cherrywood Smoked Malt provides pronounced smoke flavor with gentle fruity sweetness and underlying malty richness. The cherrywood smoking process produces a distinctive aroma that is bold yet smooth and clean.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds depth and complexity while maintaining a balanced finish. When used at higher percentages, it contributes structure and body while allowing smoke character to remain smooth and integrated.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution of ≈4.3°L
• Produces light gold to pale amber hues
• Imparts pronounced cherrywood smoke aroma
• Enzyme-active and capable of contributing fermentable sugars
• Smoke intensity increases with higher usage rates

Cherrywood Smoked Malt provides distinctive smoky complexity while maintaining a smooth, balanced finish.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–10% for noticeable smoke character in lighter styles like Scottish Ales or Oktoberfest-style beers.
Use 10–20% for pronounced smoke flavor in balanced malt-forward styles.
Use 30–60% in darker beers such as Porters or Stouts for strong smoke intensity.
Briess recommends limiting usage to 60% of the grist for optimal flavor balance.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract both fermentable sugars and full smoke flavor.

In Extract Brewing

Because Cherrywood Smoked Malt is enzyme-active, it performs best when mashed with other grains to fully convert starches and extract fermentable sugars.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Munich Malt
• Vienna Malt
• 2-Row Malt
• Caramel Malts
• Noble hops
• English Ale yeast
• Scottish Ale yeast

Cherrywood Smoked Malt - Briess

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherrywood Smoked Malt a base malt?

It can function as a base malt because it is enzyme-active, but it is most commonly used alongside traditional base malts to control smoke intensity and balance flavor.

How much Cherrywood Smoked Malt should I use?

Usage ranges from 5–10% for subtle smoke to 30–60% for strong smoke character. Briess recommends limiting the total percentage to about 60% of the grain bill.

Does this malt produce a strong smoke flavor?

At lower percentages it adds gentle smoky complexity. Higher percentages create a bold, pronounced smoked flavor that is ideal for traditional smoked beer styles.

Can I steep Cherrywood Smoked Malt?

No. Because it contains fermentable starches, it should be mashed to fully convert sugars and extract its smoke character.

What makes cherrywood smoking unique?

Cherrywood produces a smooth, slightly fruity smoke character that is less harsh than some traditional smoking woods while still delivering bold smoky aroma.

What styles benefit most from Cherrywood Smoked Malt?

Scottish ales, smoked porters, rauch-style lagers, Bamberger-style beers, and smoked bocks benefit most from its clean smoke character and malty depth.

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