Briess Carapils® is a dextrin-style malt which has been specially prepared so as to not contribute color or flavor to a recipe. The non-fermentable sugars in Carapils® are ideal for adding body and will support head retention in a finished beer, even in dark beers.
Origin
North America
Suggested Styles
All styles
Usage Rates
1-5% to add body and support head retention with no impact on color or flavor
Specs
| Color (°Lovibond) | 1.5 |
| Extraction Efficiency | 75% |
| Moisture | 6.5% |
Substitutes
Weyermann CaraFoam
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.