Briess Caramel 90L Malt 10 lb

Briess Caramel Malt 90L 10 lb is a dark crystal malt that delivers rich caramel sweetness, deep amber/reddish color, and complex dark fruit character. Produced through a specialized stewing and roasting process, this malt develops intense flavors of burnt caramel, dark toffee, raisin, fig, and light molasses while contributing body, mouthfeel, and head retention. Its robust profile makes it a valuable ingredient for brewers seeking to build depth and complexity in malt forward beer styles.

In the brewing process, Caramel 90L contributes unfermentable dextrins that enhance body and residual sweetness while adding a rich malt character. It is particularly well suited for Red Ales, Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, Old Ales, Scotch Ales, Barleywines, Belgian Dark Ales, and other beers that benefit from layered caramel and dark fruit flavors. Even at low usage rates, it can significantly influence color and malt complexity.

What makes Briess Caramel Malt 90L unique compared to lighter caramel malts is its pronounced dark caramel and dried fruit profile. While Caramel 40L and 60L emphasize caramel, toffee, and toasted sugar notes, Caramel 90L develops richer flavors of raisin, fig, burnt sugar, and light molasses. Compared to Caramel 120L, it provides substantial dark fruit complexity while remaining less intensely roasted and less dominated by burnt sugar and prune like flavors. This makes Caramel 90L an excellent middle ground for brewers seeking depth and richness without overwhelming the beer.

Its combination of color, body, and complex sweetness makes it particularly effective in strong ales and darker beer styles where malt character plays a central role.

Usage Rate: Typically 2 - 15% of the grist

• 2 - 5%: Adds color and subtle dark caramel notes
• 5 - 10%: Rich toffee, raisin, and dried fruit complexity
• 10 - 15%: Pronounced malt sweetness and deep color contribution

Color (Lovibond): 90°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Dark caramel, toffee, raisin, fig, burnt sugar, molasses, dried fruit

Briess Caramel Malt 90L is an excellent choice for brewers looking to add rich caramel depth, dark fruit complexity, and enhanced body to malt-forward beer styles. Its balance of sweetness, color, and layered flavor makes it a versatile crystal malt for both traditional and modern craft brewing applications.