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Briess Caramel 80L Malt (Crystal)

by Briess
$0.19 - $82.38
$0.19
$0.19 - $82.38
$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: Briess

  • Grain Type: Caramel & Crystal Malts

  • Lovibond: 80

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Deep Color and Rich Sweetness for Bold Beer Styles

Briess Caramel 80L Malt is a richly kilned specialty malt designed to bring deep copper to reddish hues and pronounced caramel flavors to your brews. Known for its intense color and sweet, raisin-like character, this crystal malt is ideal for enhancing both the body and malt complexity of darker ales and lagers. It’s produced using a proprietary drum roasting process that yields consistent flavor and fermentability in every batch.

Key Characteristics:

  • Flavor Profile: Notes of dark caramel, burnt sugar, raisin, and toffee
  • Color: 80°L contributes deep amber to red hues
  • Usage Rate: Use up to 15% of the grist for bold color and flavor
  • Applications: Perfect for Porters, Stouts, Amber Ales, Red Ales, Bocks, and more

Why Choose Briess Caramel 80L?

  • American-Made: Sourced and roasted in the USA from premium 2-row barley
  • Consistency: Highly uniform roasting ensures predictable performance
  • Enhanced Body: Improves mouthfeel and head retention

Brewing Tips:

  • Balance: Use in combination with lighter base malts to build layered malt complexity
  • Control: Ideal for adjusting color and body without overwhelming hop-forward recipes

Available by the ounce for precise recipe formulation or in full 55 lb sacks for bulk brewing. Whether you're perfecting a rich red ale or adding depth to a classic porter, Briess Caramel 80L Malt brings both visual appeal and complex flavor to your beer.

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.