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Briess Carabrown® Malt

by Briess
$0.20 - $89.99
$0.20
$0.20 - $89.99
$0.20

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: Briess

  • Grain Type: Roasted Grains & Malts

  • Lovibond:

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Toasty, Nutty Brown Malt Character with a Smooth, Clean Finish

Why Choose Briess Carabrown® Malt

  • Malt type: Specialty brown malt (roasted, non-enzymatic)
  • Flavor profile: Slightly sweet maltiness up front followed by toasted, biscuity, nutty, graham cracker notes with a clean, slightly dry finish
  • Color contribution: Approximately 55 °L, adding warm light brown to deep orange hues to your beer
  • Great for styles: Brown ales, porters, stouts, bitters, pale and mild ales, Belgian ales, wheat beers, bocks, Oktoberfests, and Scotch ales

Flexible Ordering by the Oz or 50 lb Bulk Bag

  • By-the-ounce grain: Order exactly what your recipe calls for, from just a few ounces for a test batch to several pounds for your next favorite brown ale.
  • 50 lb bulk bag: Ideal for frequent brewers and dedicated brown ale, porter, or stout fans who want the lowest cost per pound.
  • Custom grain bills: Mix and match Briess Carabrown® with your favorite base and specialty malts to build complete recipes; we can mill your grain bill on request.

Flavor & Usage Tips

  • 5% - 10% of the grist: Subtle sweet malt, light toast, and gentle brown/orange color in ambers, bitters, and lighter ales.
  • 10% - 15% of the grist: More pronounced toasted, biscuity, nutty, graham cracker character with a slightly dry finish that shines in brown ales and robust pale ales.
  • 15% - 25% of the grist: Deep, complex brown malt character front-and-center in porters, stouts, and rich, malt-forward ales.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Briess
  • Malt style: Brown malt
  • Color: 55 °L (approx.)
  • Moisture: ~2.2%
  • Extract FG, dry basis: ~79%
  • Form: Whole kernel malt, sold unmilled unless milling is requested
  • Package options: By-the-ounce grain or 50 lb bulk bag

Perfect For Brewers Who Want…

  • Smooth brown malt character: All the toast, bread crust, and nutty complexity of a brown malt without harsh bitterness.
  • Layered malt depth: Use alongside base malts, crystal malts, and chocolate or black malts to build nuanced, malt-forward recipes.
  • Dialed-in color and body: Warm brown hues and a satisfying malt backbone in everything from English browns and milds to modern American dark ales.

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.