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Weyermann CARAFA® Special Type 2 (dehusked)

Weyermann CARAFA® Special Type 2 (dehusked)

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Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2, a premium roasted malt from Weyermann® Malting Company, is a specialty malt that imparts a deep ebony color, rich roasted flavors, and a smooth character to your brews. Crafted with precision and expertise, this malt is designed to enhance the malt profile, providing complexity and depth to a variety of beer styles.

Produced through a specialized malting and roasting process, Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 offers a Lovibond color typically ranging from 425L to 500L, creating a pitch-black hue in the beer. This visually striking malt is well-suited for styles such as robust stouts, Baltic porters, and other dark ales, where an intense roasted character is desired without the astringency associated with husks.

The flavor profile of Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 is characterized by deep roasted coffee and chocolate notes with a smooth and mild bitterness. It adds body and mouthfeel, making it an excellent choice for styles that benefit from a well-balanced malt profile with a dark and roasted character.

As a specialty roasted malt, Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 allows brewers to experiment with different quantities to achieve varying levels of darkness and roasted intensity in their beers. Whether used in smaller amounts for subtle undertones or as a significant contributor to the malt bill, this malt provides creative possibilities and versatility.

In the brewing process, the ebony color and rich roasted flavors from Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2 are transferred to the beer, creating a satisfying and flavorful profile. Brewers can use this malt to enhance the malt character and add an intense, smooth roasted element to their robust stouts, Baltic porters, and other dark ales, contributing to a well-balanced and nuanced final product.

Elevate your brewing endeavors with Weyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 2, and let the expertise of Weyermann® Malting Company shine through in every sip of your meticulously crafted dark and robust beers. Add profound roasted flavors and an ebony color to your brews with this exceptional specialty malt.

Grain Specifications

Grain: Barley

Intended Use: Roasted Malt

Flavor/Aroma: Finely roasted aromatic, coffee, cocoa and dark chocolate notes

Maximum Volume: Up to 5%

Lovibond: 375 - 450

Country of Origin: Germany

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