Through a specialised process, the grain undergoes near-complete caramelisation, resulting in a malt that enhances foam stability, enriches mouthfeel, and imparts a malty-sweet flavour with delicate caramel notes.
Key Characteristics:
Flavour Profile: Malty-sweet with fine caramel nuances.
Colour: 20–30 EBC (8.0–11.8 Lovibond).
Usage Rate: Typically 10–15% of the grist; for specialty beers, up to 30%.
Recommended Beer Styles:
Pale Lager (e.g., Munich Helles, Pale Kellerbier, Dortmunder Export)
Amber Lager (e.g., Bamberger Märzen Rauchbier)
Strong Lager (e.g., Imperial Pilsener)
Pale Ale (e.g., Cream Ale, British Golden Ale, American Pale Ale)
IPA (e.g., English IPA, American IPA, Belgian IPA)
Amber Ale (e.g., Ordinary Bitter, English Pale Mild Ale)
Brown Ale (e.g., English Dark Mild Ale)
Strong Ale (e.g., Belgian Golden Strong Ale)
Wheat Beer (e.g., Weissbier, Hefeweizen, Gose)