Weyermann Carafa Special 1, 1 lb

Cocoa, Burnt Sugar 302-378ºL

Weyermann Carafa Special I is a huskless roasted barley malt. The removal of the husk plus a careful roasting process ensures a delicate aromatic roastiness while minimizing bitterness. Carafa Special I will contribute a deep red-brown color to a wort along with notes of coffee, cocoa, and dark chocolate.

Origin

Germany

Suggested Styles

Best suited for amber of darker beers

Usage Rates

Up to 5% in Altbier, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier, or Porter

Specs

Substitutes

Briess Midnight Wheat, Weyermann Carafa Special II and III

Weyermann Specialty Malting

Located in the heart of the beer-rich region of Franconia in Germany, Weyermann has been producing high quality brewing malts for over a century. Starting from one small drum under a tarp Weyermann has grown into a worldwide recognized leader in malting, including their CARA-series of specialty malts.