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, Base Malt, 2 Row Malt
Flavor, Sweet, clean, smooth
Color, Light golden
Lovibond, 1.9~2.2º
Moisture, 4.5%
Benefits, Clean, neutral base malt that supports both ales and lagers

Flavor Notes

Premium 2-Row Malt contributes a mild, sweet malt character with a clean, neutral profile that allows hops and specialty malts to shine.

Mouthfeel Impact

Produces a smooth, balanced body and light mouthfeel, supporting clarity and crispness in finished beer.

Brewing Performance

• High-quality Western U.S. two-row barley
• Reliable enzymatic activity for full starch conversion
• Suitable as up to 100% of the grain bill
• Consistent, clean fermentation results

Premium 2-Row delivers a dependable, neutral backbone for all types of beer.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use as 60–100% of the grain bill. Can serve as the sole base malt or be combined with specialty malts for added color and flavor.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include as the primary mash grain to provide enzymatic conversion for adjuncts and specialty grains.

In Extract Brewing

Must be mashed to convert starches; cannot be steeped alone.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Crystal malts
• Munich malt
• Vienna malt
• Adjunct grains (corn, rice)
• American, English, or German yeast strains
• Any hop variety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Premium 2-Row a base malt?

Yes. It can make up 100% of the grain bill in most beer styles.

Can I steep Premium 2-Row instead of mashing it?

No. It must be mashed to extract fermentable sugars.

What flavors does Premium 2-Row contribute?

What styles is Premium 2-Row best for?

Ideal for American ales, lagers, and any recipe where a clean, neutral malt backbone is desired.

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