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Weyermann Weyermann CARAFA® Type 3 Malt : Top-Down View Showing Overall Grain Color

Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 3 Malt

by Weyermann
$0.19 - $88.99
$0.19
$0.19 - $88.99
$0.19

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: Weyermann

  • Grain Type: Roasted Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond: 488-563 °L

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 3 Malt for Bold Roast and Near-Black Color

Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 3 is the more intense end of the CARAFA® family, built for brewers who need serious color and a much stronger roasted signature. It is a useful choice when dark malt needs to be clearly noticeable in the aroma, flavor, and finish rather than acting as a quiet supporting grain.

This malt fits especially well in imperial stout, Baltic porter, robust porter, and other big dark beers where deep color and clear roasted structure are part of the beer’s identity. It can also be used in smaller amounts when you need to push color decisively without relying on large charges of several different dark malts.

What It Adds

  • Flavor: More assertive roast, coffee, dark chocolate, and firmer bitterness
  • Color: Very strong darkening power for black and near-black beers
  • Role: Helps shape beers where darker malt needs to be obvious and intentional

When to Reach for Type 3

Choose CARAFA® Type 3 when Type 1 or lighter dark grains do not go far enough. It is especially useful when you want a beer to read unmistakably dark in both appearance and flavor. Used carefully, it can give a beer the roast intensity it needs without requiring the entire grist to be rebuilt around multiple specialty malts.

For brewers who want a more forceful dark malt contribution with real color impact, Weyermann® CARAFA® Type 3 is the stronger tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.