Caramalt
specialty malt · Generic · Various
Light crystal/caramel malt in the 15–30 EBC range. Adds subtle sweetness, body, and improved head retention without strong caramel flavour.
4 brews
About
A generic light caramel/crystal malt in the 15–30 EBC range — the lightest tier of crystal. It adds subtle sweetness, improves head retention and body, and lends a light golden colour without the strong caramel flavour of darker crystals. Exact character varies by supplier; in the context of these recipes it refers to a generic homebrew-shop caramalt used before the move to named Gladfield malts.
Specs
- Colour
- 15–30 EBC
- Extract (FD)
- 76–79%
- Max usage
- 15%
- Diastatic power
- 0 °WK
Usage
No diastatic power; mash or steep with a base malt. Typical 5–15% for subtle sweetness and body, often in pale ales wanting a touch of roundness without obvious crystal character.