
Caramel Hell - Bestmalz
BEST Caramel® Hell is a premium caramel malt designed to enhance the malty aroma and impart a rich golden hue to the beer, creating a honey and caramel-like character. Ideal for brewing a range of lighter beers such as Helles and Märzen, it adds depth to flavour and boosts foam stability, contributing to a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel. The malt undergoes a specialised caramelisation process that retains enzyme stability, making it an exceptional choice for versatile beer styles.
- Wort Colour: 20-40 EBC
- Usage: Up to 50% of the grain bill
- Beer Styles: Helles, Märzen, light beers, non-alcoholic beers, golden to amber specialty beers
Description
What is BEST Caramel® Hell?
BEST Caramel® Hell is a light caramel malt crafted by BESTMALZ to provide a gentle sweetness and rich aroma to various beer styles. Known for its honey-like sweetness, this malt complements many lighter and amber-coloured beers, allowing brewers to achieve enhanced mouthfeel and head retention.
How to Use BEST Caramel® Hell
BEST Caramel® Hell can be used up to 50% of the grain bill, adding an amber or golden hue and full-bodied texture. Its gentle caramelisation preserves enzymes, making it versatile for various light ales and lagers, including Helles, Märzen, wheat beers, and even reduced-alcohol options.
Flavour Profile
With a pronounced honey and cream caramel flavour, this malt adds a well-rounded sweetness that enhances the malt profile of the beer without overpowering it.
Enzymatic Activity
Due to its careful processing, BEST Caramel® Hell retains some enzyme activity, which supports balanced sugar breakdown and contributes to an efficient mashing process.
Mashing and Brewing Applications
BEST Caramel® Hell is designed for easy mashing, allowing brewers to maximise the caramel flavour while achieving a stable pH and balanced mashing efficiency. This malt is especially suited for brewing golden to amber beers.
Combining with Other Malts
It pairs well with base malts to add depth and colour, while its moderate caramelisation makes it suitable for styles needing a touch of sweetness and body.
Benefits of BEST Caramel® Hell
This malt not only enhances flavour and colour but also improves foam stability, head retention, and the overall sensory experience of the beer.
Technical Specifications
Key Features:
- Moisture Content: Max 4.5%
- Extract (Dry Basis): Min 75%
- Wort Colour: 20-40 EBC
- Roasting Temperature: Gentle caramelisation
- Usage: Up to 50% of the grain bill
- Flavour Profile: Honey and light caramel
- Applications: Various beers from Helles to Märzen and wheat beers
- Beer Styles: Helles, Märzen, light beers, non-alcoholic beers, golden to amber specialty beers
Additional Parameters
- Total Protein: 12.0% (dry basis)
- pH: 5.0-5.8
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