Briess Caramel 120 is a heavily roasted crystallized malt. It will contribute a strong caramel burnt sugar flavor with additional dried fruit notes of prune and raisin. It will also add a red color to wort, which will intensify at higher usage rates. In addition to color and flavor enhancement, Caramel 120 will improve mouthfeel and head retention.
Origin
North America
Suggested Styles
Best suited for Amber colored or darker beer
Usage Rates
1-3% For additional sweetness and color in Pale Lagers
5-10%. Vienna Lager, Oktoberfest, Bock, or other Dark Lagers
5-10%. Classic West Coast Hoppy Ales (Sierra Nevada, Stone), Stout
10-15% Doppelbock, Barleywine
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 120 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 75% |
| Moisture | 3% |
Substitutes
Dingemans Special B, Simpsons Double Roasted Crystal (DRC)
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Founded in the former Czechoslovakia in 1876, Briess Malting & Ingredients Co. has over a century of experience as a maltster. After emigrating to Wisconsin the family-owned business continued to produce specialty malts for export. Now in their 5th generation, Briess is an industry leader, producing more styles of malt than any other maltster in the world. All Briess products are non-GMO and Kosher.