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, Specialty Malt, Pilsner Malt
Flavor, Intense malt aroma with honey and biscuit notes
Color, Very pale straw to light gold
Lovibond, 1.6~2.3º
Moisture, 5.5%
Benefits, Enhances malt aroma, biscuit notes, and pale straw color

Flavor Notes

Offers soft malt sweetness, biscuit character, and subtle honey aroma. Perfect for lagers and malt-forward ales.

Mouthfeel Impact

Provides smooth body and enhances malt backbone without heavy sweetness.

Brewing Performance

• Pale straw to light gold color (≈1.6–2.3 °L)
• Traditional floor-malted character for depth and aroma
• Supports full grist usage up to 100%
• Enhances malt aroma, biscuit notes, and mouthfeel

This traditional floor-malted Pilsner malt supports full grist usage, adding rich malt aroma, biscuit notes, and smooth body while maintaining a pale straw color and clean finish.

In All-Grain Brewing

Can be used as the primary malt up to 100% of the grain bill. Ideal for traditional lagers or specialty ales requiring a strong malt backbone.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Use as primary base malt with optional specialty additions for aroma or color.

In Extract Brewing

Can be steeped or mashed with other base malts to extract full aroma and body.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Noble Hops (Saaz, Tettnang)
• Pilsner Malt
• Munich Malt
• Vienna Malt
• Wheat Malt
• Clean Lager Yeast
• Belgian Ale Yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt a base malt?

Yes. It can serve as the primary malt for both lagers and ales, up to 100% of the grist.

How much should I use?

Typically 100% for traditional Czech Pilsners and Bohemian lagers; blends well with specialty malts for more complex styles.

Does it add sweetness?

Yes, it imparts soft malt sweetness with biscuit and honey notes while maintaining a clean finish.

Can it be steeped?

Yes, but to achieve full malt aroma and flavor, mashing is recommended.

What styles benefit most from this malt?

Czech Pale Lagers, Bohemian Pilsners, Amber Lagers, Bocks, Saisons, Wheat Wines, and historical beer styles benefit most from its aromatic, full-bodied profile.

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