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.

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Lovibond Scale from 10°-120°

Malt Style, Dark Roasted Malt, Wheat Malt
Flavor, Dark chocolate, coffee, mild bread
Color, Dark brown to black
Lovibond, 339~452º
Moisture, 4%
Benefits, Adds chocolate and roasted notes with mild breadiness, subtle color

Flavor Notes

Intensive dark chocolate and mild roasted aroma with subtle coffee and bread notes.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds body and smooth, rounded roast without harsh bitterness. Enhances color while maintaining drinkability.

Brewing Performance

• Color contribution: 339–452°L
• Gently roasted to preserve smoothness
• Best used as a specialty addition for color and flavor
• Enhances aroma and malt complexity

Chocolate Wheat Malt supports deep, dark beer styles while balancing roast intensity.

In All-Grain Brewing

1–5% for color and mild roast flavor
5–10% for stronger chocolate and roast notes without overpowering
Blend with base malts and lighter specialty malts

In Partial Mash Brewing

Add to mash for extraction of color and aroma.

In Extract Brewing

Steep at 150–170°F for 20–30 minutes to extract color and mild chocolate flavor.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Base malts (2-Row, Pale Ale)
• Caramel or crystal malts
• Dark roasted malts for added complexity
• American and European hop varieties
• Top-fermenting yeasts for Porters and Stouts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Wheat Malt a base malt?

No. It is a specialty malt used for color, chocolate aroma, and mild roast.

How much should I use?

Typically 1–10% depending on desired color and chocolate flavor.

Does it add bitterness?

No. Gentle roasting preserves smooth flavor without harsh bitterness.

Can I steep Chocolate Wheat Malt?

Yes. Steep to extract aroma and color for partial mash or extract brewing.

What styles benefit most from Chocolate Wheat Malt?

Porters, Stouts, Dunkles Weizen, Belgian Quadrupels, and Black IPAs benefit from its chocolate notes and color.

Why use Chocolate Wheat instead of Chocolate or Black Malts?

It adds deep chocolate and roast character while maintaining wheat’s smooth mouthfeel and drinkability.

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