40 °L - Viking Malt - Equivalent of a Crystal 40 malt, this Viking Caramel 100 tastes like sweet wort on brew day. The perfect choice to add a little maltiness to any style. Amazing in darker pale ales, amber or brown. Builds malty layers in darker lagers and stouts.
Viking Caramel Malts are made from green malt . A high degree of caramelization is characteristic of this malt. The amylolytic activity of Caramel Malts is zero. Maillard products formed in the process can act as antioxidants and contribute to flavor stability. Caramel Malts usually improve foam quality and head retention.
Compared to Cara Plus, Caramel Malts have a stronger character.
Malt Specification:
Moisture % - max. 6.0 Extract fine % dm - min. 75.0 Color °L - 34.3-41.8 See the Documents tab below for Product Information and Typical Analysis.