Briess Caramel 120L Malt 10 lb

Briess Caramel Malt 120L 10 lb is one of the darkest crystal malts available, delivering intense caramelized sugar character, deep ruby color, and rich layers of dark fruit complexity. Produced through a specialized stewing and roasting process, this malt develops concentrated flavors of burnt caramel, dark toffee, raisin, prune, fig, molasses, and toasted sugar. Its bold profile makes it a favorite for brewers looking to add depth, color, and complexity to strong ales and dark beer styles.

In the brewing process, Caramel 120L contributes significant body, mouthfeel, and head retention through its high concentration of unfermentable dextrins. It enhances malt richness while providing a lingering sweetness that helps balance bitterness in hop-forward beers and complements roasted malts in darker styles. It is commonly used in Porters, Stouts, Old Ales, Scotch Ales, Barleywines, Belgian Dubbels, Belgian Dark Strong Ales, Brown Ales, and other malt-driven beer styles.

What makes Briess Caramel Malt 120L unique compared to lighter caramel malts is its intense dark fruit and burnt sugar character. While Caramel 40L and 60L emphasize caramel, toffee, and light toasted sugar notes, and Caramel 90L introduces raisin and fig complexity, Caramel 120L provides the deepest caramelization with pronounced flavors of prune, molasses, dark fruit, and rich toffee. This allows brewers to create layered malt profiles and achieve the complexity often associated with long-boiled wort or extended aging.

Because of its intensity, Caramel 120L is typically used in moderation, where even small additions can have a significant impact on flavor, color, and body.

Usage Rate: Typically 1 - 10% of the grist

• 1 - 3%: Adds ruby highlights and subtle dark fruit notes
• 3 - 6%: Rich caramel, raisin, and toffee complexity
• 6 - 10%: Pronounced dark fruit, molasses, and residual sweetness

Color (Lovibond): 120°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Burnt caramel, dark toffee, raisin, prune, fig, molasses, toasted sugar

Briess Caramel Malt 120L is an excellent choice for brewers seeking intense caramelized sweetness, deep color, and complex dark fruit character. Its ability to add richness, body, and depth makes it an essential crystal malt for strong ales, dark beers, and specialty craft brewing applications.