Briess Carapils Malt 50 lb Crushed

Briess Carapils Malt (also called Dextrin Malt or Carafoam) is a unique dextrin malt specifically designed to improve body, mouthfeel, foam retention, and beer stability without significantly affecting color or flavor. Produced through a proprietary process that develops high levels of unfermentable dextrins, Carapils Malt helps brewers create full bodied beers with enhanced head retention while maintaining the intended flavor profile of the base recipe. Its versatility has made it one of the most widely used specialty malts in craft brewing.

In the brewing process, Carapils® Malt contributes dextrins that increase body and mouthfeel while promoting long lasting head and improved beer stability. Because it adds very little color and only subtle malt flavor, it can be incorporated into virtually any beer style. It is commonly used in Pilsners, Blonde Ales, Pale Ales, IPAs, Wheat Beers, Cream Ales, and low gravity beers where additional body and head retention are desired.

What makes Briess Carapils Malt unique compared to traditional crystal malts is its ability to improve beer structure without adding significant sweetness, caramel flavor, or color. While crystal malts such as Caramel 10L or Caramel 20L contribute caramelized sugar flavors and darken the beer, Carapils® Malt focuses almost exclusively on enhancing mouthfeel, foam stability, and body. This allows brewers to build texture and improve head retention without altering the flavor balance or appearance of the finished beer.

Compared to flaked grains such as oats or wheat, Carapils Malt provides similar body enhancing benefits while offering easier mash integration and a more neutral flavor contribution.

Usage Rate: Typically 3 - 10% of the grist

• 3 - 5%: Improved head retention and foam stability
• 5 - 8%: Enhanced body and mouthfeel
• 8 - 10%: Fuller texture and increased beer stability

Color (Lovibond): 1.3°L

Diastatic Power: 0° Lintner

Flavor Notes: Neutral malt, subtle grain sweetness, light cracker

Briess Carapils Malt is an excellent choice for brewers looking to improve body, foam retention, and overall beer quality without adding color or significant flavor. Its ability to enhance mouthfeel while remaining virtually invisible in the finished beer makes it a valuable ingredient in everything from delicate lagers to hop-forward IPAs and specialty craft beer styles.