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, Wheat, Adjunct
Flavor, Strong grain flavor, slightly bready
Color, Light straw
Lovibond, 1.5~4ºL
Moisture, 5~6%
Yield on Grind, 14%
Benefits, Boosts head retention, haze, mouthfeel and body

Flavor Notes

Strong wheat grain flavor with light, subtle sweetness.

Mouthfeel Impact

Adds body, haze, and improved head retention; contributes full, creamy mouthfeel in traditional Belgian styles.

Brewing Performance

• Very light straw color (1.5–4°L)
• High protein content
• Requires cereal mash or protein rest for best extraction
• Enhances haze, foam, and traditional wheat flavor

Unmalted Wheat is ideal for adding character to Belgian ales or wheated distillates.

In All-Grain Brewing

Use with cereal or protein mash to maximize starch conversion.
Blend with malted barley for improved fermentable sugar extraction.

In Partial Mash Brewing

Include in mash with base malts for head retention and mouthfeel.

In Extract Brewing

Cereal mash recommended for full starch conversion.

Pairing Suggestions

Pairs well with:

• Base malts (2-Row, Pilsner)
• Wheat yeasts malt
• Belgian Yeast Strains
• Noble hops

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unmalted Wheat a base malt?

No. It is used as a specialty addition to add body, haze, and wheat flavor.

Do I need to mash it?

Yes. Starches are not gelatinized; a cereal mash or protein rest is recommended.

Can I use it for head retention?

Yes. High protein content improves foam stability.

How much should I use?

Typically 10–30% of the grain bill depending on style and haze desired.

What styles benefit most?

Belgian Witbier, Lambic, and other wheat-focused ales benefit most.

Can it be used in distilling?

Yes. Works well in wheated whiskey, vodka, and bourbon when paired with high-DP distillers malt.

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