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
Flavor, Soft malt, creamy, nutty
Color, Very pale straw
Lovibond, 2.3~3.3º
Moisture, 4.5%
Benefits, Enhances body, mouthfeel, and smoothness while aiding mash filtration. Works especially well in adjunct heavy grists or hazy beers

Flavor Notes

Offers a soft, slightly nutty oat character that blends seamlessly with other malts. Adds subtle richness without introducing sweetness or color.

Mouthfeel Impact

Enhances body, giving beers a creamy, smooth texture while supporting long-lasting head retention.

Brewing Performance

• Light color contribution (~2–3°L)
• Improves foam stability
• Supports haze in NEIPAs and other modern styles
• Can be used at up to 20–30% of the grain bill for body enhancement

Oat Malt enhances body and creaminess while supporting foam and haze for full-bodied beers.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use 5–30% of the grain bill to enhance body, creaminess, and head retention. Higher percentages are ideal for oatmeal stouts or hazy styles.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in the mash portion to extract body and foam benefits.

In Extract Brewing

Steeped or added directly to the boil, flaked oats integrate easily.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• 2-Row malt
• Maris Otter
• Flaked Wheat
• Hops with fruity or floral character
• Ale or lager yeast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oat Mat a base malt?

No. Oat Mat is an adjunct and should be combined with a base malt.

How much Oat Malt should I use?

Typically 5–40% of the grain bill depending on desired creaminess.

Will it affect beer color?

Only minimally, it contributes very light color (2.3 - 3.3ºL).

Can I steep Oat Malt?

Yes. It hydrates easily and can be steeped or mashed with base grains.

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