Simpsons Caramalt
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Grain Specifications:
Maltster: Simpsons
Grain Type: Crystal Malt
Lovibond: 11.8 - 16.3
Category: Barley
Notes: Sweet, mild toffee, grassy
Sweet, Caramel-Flavored Malt for Added Body and Smoothness
Simpsons Caramalt is a versatile specialty malt that brings a sweet, caramelized flavor with a light to medium body to your beer. Known for enhancing both the sweetness and mouthfeel of your brews, this malt provides a rich, smooth caramel character that complements a variety of beer styles. Whether you’re brewing pale ales, IPAs, or richer, malt-forward beers, Simpsons Caramalt adds depth and balance without overpowering other ingredients.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
Simpsons Caramalt offers a sweet, caramel flavor with hints of honey, toffee, and light biscuit. Its lighter Lovibond rating (10-20L) gives it a pale golden hue, making it suitable for a wide range of beer styles. The malt's sweetness is smooth and well-rounded, enhancing the body and adding a touch of residual sweetness that lingers on the palate.
Typical Usage
Simpsons Caramalt is commonly used in lighter beer styles, such as pale ales and lagers, but also works well in more complex styles like IPAs, amber ales, and even stouts. It contributes both flavor and body, typically making up 5-15% of the grain bill. This malt helps improve mouthfeel and foam retention, adding smoothness and balance to your brew.
Brewing Tips
- Beer Styles: Ideal for pale ales, IPAs, amber ales, lagers, and malt-forward beers.
- Lovibond: 10-20L
- Flavor Profile: Sweet caramel with hints of toffee, honey, and biscuit.
- Usage: Typically used at 5-15% of the grain bill to enhance sweetness and body.