CaraCrystal wheat malt from Briess is a crystal wheat malt with a wide range of applications in brewing! It can be used in place of crystal malts in almost any beer style that calls for crystal or caramel malts. This CaraCrystal wheat malt has a lovibond rating of 55L, and as such contributes moderate orange and mahogany color to beers. In addition, it gives beers residual sweetness and malty, bready flavors of caramel and dark toast. Caracrystal wheat also contributes to aroma and improves body and head retention. This can be used in standard beers and wheat beers alike. Briess is an American maltster which has been family owned since 1876, and we are proud to bring you their CaraCrystal wheat malt for all your brewing needs!
Grain Specifications
Color: | 55L |
Moisture: | 4.0% |
Extract: | 78.0% |
Usage: | 5 to 25% |
Typical Styles: | All beers styles that call for caramel or crystal malts, including pale ales, IPAs, wheat beers, bock beers and session beers. |
Country of Origin: | U.S.A. |