Briess Caramel 40 is a medium roastedd crystallized malt. It will contribute golden color to a wort along with caramel and toffee sweetness. As well as enhancements to color and flavor, Caramel 40 will improve head retention and mouthfeel in a finished beer.
Origin
North America
Suggested Styles
All but the lightest styles
Usage Rates
3-7% Additional sweetness and body in Pilsners
5-10% Vienna Lager, California Common, Bock or other Dark Lagers
5-15% Classic West Coast Hoppy Ales (Sierra Nevada, Stone)
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 40 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 77% |
| Moisture | 5.5% |
Substitutes
Simpsons Light Crystal, Sugar Creek Crystal 40
Briess Malt & Ingredient 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.